2000 peterbilt 379 utility trailer wheel bearing caught on fire. *bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0205-89)*jb updated 08/05/10 *bf updated 9/1/10 *cn the consumer stated the bearings went dry and started a grease fire, not the tires. Updated 09/1/410
The worst 2000 Peterbilt 379 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Locks4
- Body3
- Transmission3
- Brakes2
- Steering2
Problems by type
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- Locks4
- Body3
- Transmission3
- Brakes2
- Steering2
- Suspension2
Recalls 6
Suspension: front: hub
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
- Risk
- Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. Notification began july 16, 2003. The manufacturer has advised us that parts will not be available until september 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy with a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 940‑591‑4201 or kenworth 425‑828‑5440.
Recall number 03V125000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- Heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain arvinmeritor and dana axles. Peterbilt will recall 1,434 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axles manufactured from december 11, 1999, to may 14, 2000, and from july 22 to september 30, 2000. Kenworth will recall 859 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor vehicles manufactured from december 11, 1999, to may 23, 2000, and from july 27, 2000, to september 30, 2000 and kennworth will recall an additional 4,151 vehicles equipped with dana axles and manufactured from june 23 to december 6, 1999, and from may 23 to september 30, 2000. The tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.
- Risk
- This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. Owner notification began july 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1‑940‑591‑4201 or kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5440.
Recall number 02V037003 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. The tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.
- Risk
- This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. Owner notification began october 24, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1‑940‑591‑4000 or kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5000.
Recall number 01V140006 · Recall details
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. A change in the internal linkage of certain cab doors has created a possible binding condition.
- Risk
- If the linkage binds, full engagement of the door latch may not occur, allowing the door to open inadvertently.
- Remedy
- Dealers will modify the door linkage to correct the potential of binding. Owner notification began june 22, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1‑940‑591‑4000.
Recall number 01V179000 · Recall details
Suspension
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with chalmers 1000 series and 800 series suspension kits. These suspension kits may have insufficient penetration of the weld attaching the torque rod eye to the torque rod tube.
- Risk
- Failure of the weld could result in separation of the eye and tube, causing a lock of axle retention, which could result in loss of vehicle control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace all chalmers fixed torque rods on these vehicles. Owner notification began july 27, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1‑940‑591‑4000 or kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5000.
Recall number 01V167001 · Recall details
Steering
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The bolts used to secure the steering shaft can fail.
- Risk
- This condition can result in the loss of vehicle control without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the defective bolts. Owner notification began april 2, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1‑940‑591‑4000.
Recall number 01V066000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2000 Peterbilt 379 10
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Information Only – Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate
- Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure...
- Information only: Hendrickson Softek front axle maintenance intervals and requirements.
- Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment...
- Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal...
- Information Only
- Information Only: Proper instructions for closure of power distribution box cover to prevent corrosion.
- Information: Bendix ACOM Software version 6.16.5.0 for diagnostics may introduce an unrecoverable error
- Information
- Air disc brakes for model 379-FAMILY vehicles. peterbilt. tt
What 2000 Peterbilt 379 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The weld between the shaft housing and air chamber arm was breaking. *ph
The consumer stated that the vehicle's braking system operated poorly. The consumer had the vehicle inspected and it was determined that all four rear wheel brake assemblies were cracked. Eleven failures were reported with the dealer within 22 months. The writer, john reed davis, a licensed professional engineer was retained by the consumer. (peterbilt 379 tri axle dump truck with s cam brake assemblies installed on the tri axle). *ak
Problems with s cam brake assemblies that were installed on the tri axle truck. *mr the problem was common in other trucks with large engines such as 600 hp and dana spicer dual rear axle configuration. *scc
While driving 65 MPH and going over a pot hole in the pavement the driver's side door unexpectedly opened. The cause is unknown. Nlm
Vehicle is leaning too much to the left. Vehicle has been to the dealer and several independent repair shops, and no one can correct the problem, asking the federal safety agency to assist on this issue.*ak. Several mechanic discovered that the steer tires were worn, the steer axle wheel bearing was broken and the right steer axle kinpin had excessive play, the vehicle was aligned, the clutch was adjusted, the steering was tight, and the steering gear box was replaced.
Vehicle is leaning too much to the left.
Power steering reservoir mounting bracket broke, owner was informed that a service bulletin was issued and that a replacement bracket would be installed if the existing bracket was cracking, consumer suggests an angle type bracket be fabricated and bolted to the existing reservoir bracket, then bolted to the lower intake manifold bolt, this would elimate torsion stresses on the reservoir brackets at the timing cover where cracks begin.
Front doors unlatch when going over bumps, numerous attempts have been made by the dealer to correct the problem, however the problem still exists, also an air ride was installed for the cab, but it's beginning to buckle near the air cleaner.
Front doors unlatch while traveling over uneven road surfaces, dealer has been unsuccessful in fixing problem.
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Questions about the 2000 Peterbilt 379
Is the 2000 Peterbilt 379 reliable?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 2000 Peterbilt 379, 2.0 times a typical 379 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Peterbilt 379?
Doors, latches and locks, with 4 complaints. Next is body (3).
How many recalls does the 2000 Peterbilt 379 have?
6 recalls, covering suspension, steering and latches/locks/linkages.
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