2006 Peterbilt 379 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

7 safety recalls on file

The 2006 Peterbilt 379 has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Visibility (1 report).

7Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your 379?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2006 Peterbilt 379 recalls

Wrong tire pressure on label may cause tire failure

Recall 15V132Mar 6, 2015213,230 vehicles affected

The tire and rim certification label on certain Peterbilt trucks may list a tire pressure lower than the correct amount.

Equipment:Other:Labels

Recall 13V593Nov 25, 2013561 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air:Slack Adjusters

Recall 08V099Mar 4, 2008130 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air

Recall 07V044Feb 12, 200718 vehicles affected

Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly

Recall 07V033Feb 6, 2007164 vehicles affected

Power Train:Driveline

Recall 06V391Oct 13, 2006572 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 05V570Dec 22, 200530,995 vehicles affected

Most common 2006 Peterbilt 379 problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Visibility1
Tires1

What owners report

2006-11-16, Tires
BRIDGESTONE 711 TIRE SEPARATED AT 16,887 MILES. *TS THE CONSUMER HAD A BRAND NEW 379 PETERBILT TRACTOR TRAILER WITH ORIGINAL BRIDGESTONE TIRES. THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED 2 TREAD SEPARATIONS ON 3 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. WHEN THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TRUCK, IT DESTROYED THE ENTIRE FENDER. BRIDGESTONE TOLD THE CONSUMER THEY WOULD PAY FOR HALF OF THE CLAIM. *JB
2006-03-23, Visibility
WINDSHIELD WASHERS ONLY WORK SOME OF THE TIME. *NM

2006 Peterbilt 379 questions

Does the 2006 Peterbilt 379 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2006 Peterbilt 379: Wrong tire pressure on label may cause tire failure; Equipment:Other:Labels; Service Brakes, Air:Slack Adjusters; Service Brakes, Air; Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Peterbilt 379?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (1), Tires (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Peterbilt 379 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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