1996 Peterbilt Peterbilt Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1996 Peterbilt Peterbilt has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (1 report).

0Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1996 Peterbilt Peterbilt recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1996 Peterbilt Peterbilt.

Most common 1996 Peterbilt Peterbilt problems

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

Problem areaReports
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Electrical System1

What owners report

1999-08-23, Electrical System
BATTERY CABLES RUBBING FRAME AND TRANS EXTERNAL FILTER CAUSED DRAW AND SUPER HEATING OF WIRES AND ALMOST RESULTED IN FIRE. MJS
1999-03-03, Latches/Locks/Linkages
DOOR OF THE REAR SEMI TRAILER CAME OPEN BECAUSE TO LATCH POST WAS BROKEN FROM THE BASE CAUSING DAMAGE TO A METAL POST AT TOLL STOP.
1997-09-18, Fuel System, Gasoline
STRAP ON FUEL TANK BROK, CAUSING GAS LEAK.

1996 Peterbilt Peterbilt questions

Does the 1996 Peterbilt Peterbilt have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1996 Peterbilt Peterbilt at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Peterbilt Peterbilt?

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

How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Peterbilt Peterbilt 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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