2000 Peterbilt 379XL Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2000 Peterbilt 379XL has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Latches/Locks/Linkages (1 report).

0Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2000 Peterbilt 379XL recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2000 Peterbilt 379XL.

Most common 2000 Peterbilt 379XL problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Structure1
Electrical System1
Interior Lighting1

What owners report

2002-05-14, Electrical System
ELECTRIC WIRES ON BOTH DOORS AT BOTTOM SHORTED OUT INTERIOR LIGHTS. BARE WIRES WERE EXPOSED AND RUBBED AGAINST INSULATION. WIRES WERE WRAPPED WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
2002-02-25, Structure
PASSENGER'S SIDE AND DRIVER'S SIDE DOORS RATTLE WHILE DRIVING. DRIVER FEELS DOORS ARE TRYING TO FORCE THEIR WAY OPEN. DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY READJUSTED THE LINKAGE. IT HAS BEEN BACK TO DEALER FOUR TIMES FOR SAME PROBLEM. *AK
2001-04-06, Latches/Locks/Linkages
THE SLEEPER IS TOO HEAVY AND CAUSING THE DOORS TO UNLATCH WHILE DRIVING, THE BODY FLEXED CAUSING HOOD TO RUB RADIATOR COWL INTO NOSE PIECE, THE CAB HAS BEEN BENT 5 TIMES TO TRY TO ADJUST, PETERBILT CLAIMS TO BE AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS. NLM

2000 Peterbilt 379XL questions

Does the 2000 Peterbilt 379XL have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2000 Peterbilt 379XL at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Peterbilt 379XL?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Latches/Locks/Linkages (1), Structure (1), Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Peterbilt 379XL 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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