1996 Peterbilt Peterbilt Problems: 3 Complaints, 0 Recalls

The worst 1996 Peterbilt Peterbilt problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Electrical
1
Fuel system
1
Locks
1

Problems by type

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Electrical
1
Fuel system
1
Locks
1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Defect investigations

Front axle bearing failureOpened December 3, 2002, closed May 23, 2003

The companies involved in this matter are:skf (hub mfr), arvinmeritor (front axle mfr), and paccar, the corporate headquarters for kenworth and peterbilt, ( manufacturers of class viii tractor-trailers).skf identified manufacturing defects for specific build dates on front axle hub and bearings (wheel bearings) supplied to arvin meritor.as a result, arvinmeritor notified paccar who in turn notified their truck divisions of the defective units.as a result, 220 trucks are being recalled by paccar for defective front axle wheel bearings which may fail in such a way that a wheel separation or wheel bearing fire occurs.see attached summary report and defect reports for additional details.

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Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Peterbilt Peterbilt 10

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Jun 8, 2020 Service bulletinInformation Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure...
May 29, 2020 Service bulletinInformation only: Hendrickson Softek front axle maintenance intervals and requirements.
Mar 17, 2020 Service bulletinInformation Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment...
Nov 6, 2019 Service bulletinInformation Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal...
Apr 8, 2019 Service bulletinInformation Only: Proper instructions for closure of power distribution box cover to prevent corrosion.
Jan 4, 2019 Service bulletinInformation: Bendix ACOM Software version 6.16.5.0 for diagnostics may introduce an unrecoverable error
Jul 23, 2018 Service bulletinInformation
Oct 1, 2008 Service bulletinThis bulletin is to notify dealers of a cummins engine campaign that updates the software for certain isx...
Mar 30, 1998 Service bulletinSome vehicles built between october 1, 1996 and december 31, 1997 with AD-9DI or AD-9I extended purge air...
Feb 3, 1997 Service bulletinVehicles with peterbilt low air leaf and low low air leaf rear suspensions, produced between july 1, 1996...

What 1996 Peterbilt Peterbilt owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 28, 1999 · Electrical · TX

Battery cables rubbing frame and trans external filter caused draw and super heating of wires and almost resulted in fire. Mjs

Filed Mar 1, 1999 · Locks · IN

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.

Filed Aug 7, 1997 · Fuel system · PA

Strap on fuel tank brok, causing gas leak.

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Questions about the 1996 Peterbilt Peterbilt

Is the 1996 Peterbilt Peterbilt reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1996 Peterbilt Peterbilt, 3.0 times a typical Peterbilt model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1996 Peterbilt Peterbilt?

Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).

How many recalls does the 1996 Peterbilt Peterbilt have?

No recalls on record.

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