- Year: 1998
- Make: Peterbilt
- Model: 379
- Trims Available: 0
- Made In: UNITED STATES
- Body & Doors: TRACTOR TRUCK
- Engine: 14.6L L6 DIESEL
- Transmission: Not on File
- Driveline: 6X4
- Seating: Not on File
- MSRP: $Not on File
- MPG: Not on File
- Tires: Not on File
- Tank Size: Not on File
1998 Peterbilt 379 Review
Vehicle Overview
1998 Peterbilt 379 has an enjoyable TRACTOR TRUCK body style. It is manufactured in United States. The car has 0 variation available for its customers. The engine type is 14.6L L6 DIESEL. The wheel of the vehicle's axle are 6X4 driveline. 1998 Peterbilt 379 has had 2 recalls in the past 26 years.
Popular VINs
- 1XP5DB9X6WN461316
Popular VINs
- 1XP5DB9X6WN461316
Vehicle Specifications
Safety & Recalls
Recall 52361 started on 04/01/2003 by ODI effecting 154 units.
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Summary: 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.
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Consequence: SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.
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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.
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Notes: KENWORTH RECALL NO. 03KW2 AND PETERBILT RECALL NO. 303-A.CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall 11271 started on 07/09/1999 by MFR effecting 272 units.
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Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES AND EATON AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS. THE ENGINES CAN STALL BECAUSE OF SOFTWARE PROBLEMS.
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Consequence: INCREASED STEERING EFFORT CAN OCCUR.
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Remedy: DEALERS WILL UPDATE THESE ENGINES WITH SOFTWARE CHANGES. CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY OF THIS RECALL.
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Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 1999.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 KENWORTH AT 1-206-828-5418 OR PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4000.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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Recent 1998 Peterbilt 379 VIN Searches
- 1XP5DB9X6WN461316
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Lookup VINs for 1998 Peterbilt 379 For Sale on Ebay Car Auction
- 1XP5DR9X1WD448990