2007 Peterbilt 379 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1) · Power Train:driveline (1) · Fuel System, Diesel (1)
Safety recalls (3)
Equipment:other:labels 2015-03-06 · campaign 15V132000 · 213,230 vehicles
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2006-2016 Peterbilt 587, 579, 567, 389, 388, 387, 385, 382, 379, 378, 367, 365 and 357 trucks manufactured July 25, 2005, to February 26, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with Tire and Rim Certification Labels that list a tire pressure below the actual correct amount. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, "Tire selection and rims and motor home/recrea
Risk: If the tires are underinflated due to the incorrect inflation pressure listed on the label, the truck may not be able to carry the maximum gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) load listed without experiencing tire failure which would increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Peterbilt will notify owners and mail them a corrected Tire and Rim certification label, free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 215-D.
Equipment:other:labels 2013-11-25 · campaign 13V593000 · 561 vehicles
Defect: Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain 2004-2013 Peterbilt 379, 357, 378, 367, 388, 365, 389, 385 and 386 trucks manufactured from April 3, 2003, through October 25, 2013 and equipped with tri-drive rear axles and a tag or pusher axle. The affected vehicles may be missing required information from the certification label, specifically the tag or pusher axle the gross axle weight rating, suitable tire and rim information, and recommended tire pressure information. Without this infor
Risk: As a result, the axles may be overloaded or the wrong tires could be installed or the tires could be improperly inflated. All of these issues increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Peterbilt will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the certification labels missing the necessary information. The recall is expected to begin in January 2014. Customers can contact Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000. Peterbilt's number for this campaign is 1113-F.
Power Train:axle Assembly 2010-12-13 · campaign 10V634000 · 12,873 vehicles
Defect: PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 KENWORTH AND PETERBILT VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 2, 2006 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2007. THE BEARING SURFACES OF THE EXTENDED LUBE UNIVERSAL JOINT THAT ATTACHES THE INTER-AXLE DRIVELINE TO THE DRIVE AXLE MAY BECOME PREMATURELY WORN DUE TO BREAKDOWN OF LUBRICATION AND/OR EXCESSIVE HEAT. PREMATURELY WORN BEARING SURFACES MAY RESULT IN THE U-JOINT BECOMING LOOSE AND/OR BINDING. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN UNIVERSAL JOINT FAILURE, ALLOWING THE I
Risk: DETACHMENT OF THE DRIVELINE FROM THE AXLE MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER AND BECOME DISABLED IN THE ROADWAY. ALSO, THE DRIVELINE COULD DROP FROM THE VEHICLE INTO THE ROADWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: PACCAR IS WORKING WITH ITS SUPPLIER TO REMEDY THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440 AND PETERBILT AT 940-591-4196.
Service bulletins (15)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-09-11 · P001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"kenworth: dealers should check the chassis list and sir weekly for vin changes. 2 chassis added to the chassis list. peterbilt: dealers should check the chassis list and sir weekly for vin changes. 10 chassis added to the chassis list."
Power Train 2024-10-01 · 1210F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
1210f - spl 170xl interaxle driveline warranty section has been updated with descriptions of recommended repairs and an updated prws claim coding table has been added.
Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer 2021-02-10 · 02-160 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information only â windshield washer pumps have a high no trouble found rate. washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
Structure 2020-06-10 · 43-067 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
fix as fail: for all conventional models, except 387/587, equipped with side-of-cab (âsocâ) exhaust and built from 03/6/2006 to 1/20/2020, the clamps that secure the soc exhaust stacks may not be tightened properly. this may allow the exhaust stack to rotate and contact the cab or sleeper.
Electrical System 2020-06-08 · 32-015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information only: this bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplete information.
Power Train 2020-05-29 · 11-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information only: hendrickson softek front axle maintenance intervals and requirements.
Showing the 6 most recent of 15 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2014-12-30 · Tires · 932,374 mi“truck was traveling northbound on interstate 81 in va, 208mm. as truck was changing lanes the left steer tire blew out, causing over $10,000 worth of damage to truck and leaving driver stranded on left shoulder of interstate. luckily no one was injured or killed but truck was in dangerous location. va state police were very helpful and the crew fro…”
2013-01-16 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control“2007 peterbilt semi truck. consumer requests assistance in getting company truck tested for emission and seal issues. *smd the consumer stated her husband was found deceased on march 26, 2012. the consumer strongly believed, her husband was a victim of carbon monoxide poisoning. the decedent was found in an idling truck with all the vents closed…”
2012-10-05 · Electrical System · 629,063 mi · 🔥 fire“truck was sitting unattended and wiring harness shorted out and burned all the wiring under the hood. after asking around this is a common problem with the wiring harness and i can't believe there isn't a recall for this problem. if a driver is asleep in the sleeper and this were to happen there could be a loss of life or critical/severe injury. …”
2011-06-01 · Fuel System, Diesel · 300,000 mi · 🔥 fire“after getting 2007 peterbilt washed i left wash bay to let truck dry. i shut the engine off. upon starting the engine i saw smoke coming from right wheel well. i immediately shut the engine off. hood started to buckle from heat. i raised hood and fire was located near left side of firewall. i got fire extinguisher out and put out fire. fuel line ha…”
2009-06-04 · Power Train:driveline · 267,009 mi · 💥 crash“the drive shaft on a 2007 peterbilt malfunctioned and dropped out of the tractor, causing damage to the tractor and to 5 vehicles following who hit the shaft in the roadway. the peterbilt has 267,009 miles on it and the shaft was under warranty. this was a dana corporation driveshaft and they fixed the tractor under warranty and are handling the …”
2009-01-04 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System · 220,000 mi“i drive a tractor trailer for r.l. smith trucking 169 enterprise dr. wentzville mo. i have been telling richard & eric smith that i have been smelling something burning in my truck. they keep blowing me off saying "you & your smells". finally i took it to kenworth of joplin mo & they told me it was the gasket on the main part of the exhaust behind…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.