- Year: 2003
- Make: Peterbilt
- Model: 378
- Trims Available: 0
- Made In: UNITED STATES
- Body & Doors: TANDEM
- 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
2003 Peterbilt 378 Review
Vehicle Overview
2003 Peterbilt 378 has an enjoyable TANDEM 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. 2003 Peterbilt 378 has had 4 recalls in the past 21 years.
Popular VINs
- 1XPFD69X63N592625
- 1NPFLB0X73D801976
- 1XPFDB9X23D591809
- 1XPFDB9XX3D597941
Popular VINs
- 1NPFLB0X73D801976
- 1XPFDB9X23D591809
- 1XPFDB9XX3D597941
- 1XPFD69X63N592625
Vehicle Specifications
year:
2003
Make:
Peterbilt
Model:
378
Trim Level:
-
Manufactured In:
UNITED STATES
Production Seq. Number:
801976
Body Style:
TANDEM
Engine Type:
14.6L L6 DIESEL
Transmission-short:
Not on File
Transmission-long:
Not on File
Driveline:
6X4
Tank:
Not on File
Fuel Economy-city:
Not on File
Fuel Economy-highway:
Not on File
Anti-Brake System:
Not on File
Steering Type:
Not on File
Front Brake Type:
Not on File
Rear Brake Type:
Not on File
Turning Diameter:
Not on File
Front Suspension:
Not on File
Rear Suspension:
Not on File
Front Spring Type:
Not on File
Rear Spring Type:
Not on File
Tires:
Not on File
Front Headroom:
Not on File
Rear Headroom:
Not on File
Front Legroom:
Not on File
Rear Legroom:
Not on File
Front Shoulder Room:
Not on File
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not on File
Front Hip Room:
Not on File
Rear Hip Room:
Not on File
Interior Trim:
Not on File
Exterior Color:
Not on File
Curb Weight-automatic:
Not on File
Curb Weight-manual:
Not on File
Overall Length:
Not on File
Overall Width:
Not on File
Overall Height:
Not on File
Wheelbase:
Not on File
Ground Clearance:
Not on File
Track Front:
Not on File
Track Rear:
Not on File
Cargo Length:
Not on File
Width at Wheelwell:
Not on File
Width at Wall:
Not on File
Depth:
Not on File
Standard Seating:
Not on File
Optional Seating:
Not on File
Passenger Volume:
Not on File
Cargo Volume:
Not on File
Standard Towing:
Not on File
Maximum Towing:
Not on File
Standard Payload:
Not on File
Maximum Payload:
Not on File
Standard GVWR:
Not on File
Maximum GVWR:
Not on File
Basic-duration:
Not on File
Basic-distance:
Not on File
Powertrain-duration:
Not on File
Powertrain-distance:
Not on File
Rust-duration:
Not on File
Rust-distance:
Not on File
MSRP:
Not on File
Dealer Invoice:
Not on File
Destination Charge:
Not on File
Child Safety Door Locks:
Not on File
Locking Pickup Truck Tailgate:
Not on File
Power Door Locks:
Not on File
Vehicle Anti-Theft:
Not on File
4WD/AWD:
Not on File
ABS Brakes:
Not on File
Automatic Load-Leveling:
Not on File
Electronic Brake Assistance:
Not on File
Limited Slip Differential:
Not on File
Locking Differential:
Not on File
Traction Control:
Not on File
Vehicle Stability Control System:
Not on File
Driver Airbag:
Not on File
Front Side Airbag:
Not on File
Front Side Airbag with Head Protection:
Not on File
Passenger Airbag:
Not on File
Side Head Curtain Airbag:
Not on File
Second Row Side Airbag:
Not on File
Second Row Side Airbag with Head Protection:
Not on File
Electronic Parking Aid:
Not on File
First Aid Kit:
Not on File
Trunk Anti-Trap Device:
Not on File
Keyless Entry:
Not on File
Remote Ignition:
Not on File
Air Conditioning:
Not on File
Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls:
Not on File
Cruise Control:
Not on File
Tachometer:
Not on File
Tilt Steering:
Not on File
Tilt Steering Column:
Not on File
Heated Steering Wheel:
Not on File
Leather Steering Wheel:
Not on File
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls:
Not on File
Telescopic Steering Column:
Not on File
Adjustable Foot Pedals:
Not on File
Genuine Wood Trim:
Not on File
Tire Pressure Monitor:
Not on File
Trip Computer:
Not on File
AM/FM Radio:
Not on File
Cassette Player:
Not on File
CD Player:
Not on File
CD Changer:
Not on File
DVD Player:
Not on File
Voice Activated Telephone:
Not on File
Navigation Aid:
Not on File
Second Row Sound Controls:
Not on File
Subwoofer:
Not on File
Telematics System:
Not on File
Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat:
Not on File
Front Cooled Seat:
Not on File
Front Heated Seat:
Not on File
Front Power Lumbar Support:
Not on File
Front Power Memory Seat:
Not on File
Front Split Bench Seat:
Not on File
Leather Seat:
Not on File
Passenger Multi-Adjustable Power Seat:
Not on File
Second Row Folding Seat:
Not on File
Second Row Heated Seat:
Not on File
Second Row Multi-Adjustable Power Seat:
Not on File
Second Row Removable Seat:
Not on File
Third Row Removable Seat:
Not on File
Cargo Area Cover:
Not on File
Cargo Area Tiedowns:
Not on File
Cargo Net:
Not on File
Load Bearing Exterior Rack:
Not on File
Pickup Truck Bed Liner:
Not on File
Power Sunroof:
Not on File
Removable Top:
Not on File
Manual Sunroof:
Not on File
Automatic Headlights:
Not on File
Daytime Running Lights:
Not on File
Fog Lights:
Not on File
High Intensity Discharge Headlights:
Not on File
Pickup Truck Cargo Box Light:
Not on File
Running Boards:
Not on File
Front Air Dam:
Not on File
Rear Spoiler:
Not on File
Skid Plate:
Not on File
Splash Guards:
Not on File
Wind Deflector for Convertibles:
Not on File
Power Sliding Side Van Door:
Not on File
Power Trunk Lid:
Not on File
Alloy Wheels:
Not on File
Chrome Wheels:
Not on File
Full Size Spare Tire:
Not on File
Run Flat Tires:
Not on File
Steel Wheels:
Not on File
Power Windows:
Not on File
Electrochromic Exterior Rearview Mirror:
Not on File
Glass Rear Window on Convertible:
Not on File
Heated Exterior Mirror:
Not on File
Electrochromic Interior Rearview Mirror:
Not on File
Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror:
Not on File
Deep Tinted Glass:
Not on File
Interval Wipers:
Not on File
Rain Sensing Wipers:
Not on File
Rear Window Defogger:
Not on File
Rear Wiper:
Not on File
Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window:
Not on File
Tow Hitch Receiver:
Not on File
Towing Preparation Package:
Not on File
Engine Compressor Type:
Not on File
Engine Fuel Type:
Not on File
Tier Five - Vehicle Market Perception:
Not on File
Doors:
Not on File
Vehicle Style:
Not on File
Vehicle Type:
Not on File
Engine Cylinder:
Not on File
Engine Size:
Not on File
Vehicle Size:
Not on File
Horsepower:
Not on File
Trims Available:
Not on File
Drivetrain:
Not on File
Safety & Recalls
Recall 43568 started on 02/12/2007 by MFR effecting 18 units.
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Summary: ON CERTAIN NON-ABS EQUIPPED TRUCKS, AN AIR HOSE BETWEEN THE TRACTOR PROTECTION VALVE AND THE BACK OF THE CAB BULKHEAD WAS OMITTED.
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Consequence: THE ABSENCE OF THIS AIR HOSE COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT THE DRIVE AXLE BRAKE PERFORMANCE WHILE A TRAILER IS BEING PULLED, RESULTING IN LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Remedy: PETERBILT WILL INSPECT THE AIR HOSE PLUMBING OF THE DRIVE AXLE BRAKE SYSTEM AND MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4196.
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Notes: PETERBILT RECALL NO. 107B.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recall 34021 started on 10/20/2003 by MFR effecting 1,187 units.
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Summary: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DANA SPICER INTEGRAL KNUCKLE AND STEER ARM ASSEMBLIES, THE STEER AXLE ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE A LONGITUDINAL CRACK IN THE STEER ARM.
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Consequence: IF THE CRACK SHOULD PROPAGATE OVER TIME, THE BALL COULD BECOME LOOSE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE KNUCKLE AND STEER ARM ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440 OR PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4201.
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Notes: KENWORTH RECALL NO. 03KWA\PETERBILT RECALL NO. 1003G.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall 56837 started on 08/06/2003 by MFR effecting 132 units.
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Summary: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE LOCKING TAB THAT LOCKS THE OUTER SPINDLE NUT ONTO THE SPINDLE WAS NOT ENGAGED OR PROPERLY BENT OVER.
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Consequence: FAILURE TO PROPERLY ENGAGE THE LOCKING FEATURE INTO THE NUT COULD CAUSE THE NUT TO LOOSEN WHICH WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE WHEEL BEARING TO OVER HEAT AND FAIL IF UNDETECTED. IF THE LOOSE NUT IS NOT DETECTED, THE OUTER END (TIRE, WHEEL AND HUB ASSEMBLY) COULD BECOME SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HUBS TO DETERMINE IF THE LOCKING TABS ARE PROPERLY BENT. IF THE LOCKING TABS ARE NOT BENT, THEN DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE APPROPRIATE COMPONENTS FOR PREMATURE WEAR AND REPLACE SUCH COMPONENTS AS REQUIRED AND PROPERLY SECURE THE RETAINING NUT BY BENDING OVER THE LOCKING TAB. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 17, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440 OR PETERBILT AT 940-591-4201.
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Notes: KENWORTH RECALL NO. 03KW8/PETERBILT RECALL NO. 803-D.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall 34142 started on 05/05/2003 by MFR effecting 483 units.
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Summary: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH JOST INTERNATIONAL JSK 37U SERIES FIFTH WHEELS, A FATIGUE CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE BRACKET PIN WELD UNDER CERTAIN LOADING CONDITIONS.
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Consequence: IF LEFT UNDETECTED OR CORRECTED IT COULD LEAD TO THE SEPARATION OF THE FIFTH WHEEL TOP PLATE FROM ITS MOUNTING STRUCTURE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
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Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRACKET PINS AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. PETERBILT'S OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 20, 2003. KENWORTH'S OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 12, 2003. 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 940-591-4201 OR KENWORTH 425-828-5440.
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Notes: PETERBILT RECALL NO. 403-C/KENWORTH RECALL NO. 03KW4.ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Find a car by a VIN code
Recent 2003 Peterbilt 378 VIN Searches
- 1NPFLB0X73D801976
- 1XPFDB9XX3D597941
- 1XPFD69X63N592625
- 1XPFDB9X23D591809