NHTSA vehicle safety data

1995 Peterbilt 379 Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1995 Peterbilt 379 right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 3 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1995 Peterbilt 379.

1995 Peterbilt 379 owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Peterbilt 379, describing incidents dated November 1, 2000.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 2 complaints
  • Engine 1 complaint

Of the 3 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #8008544 · Filed

    TRUCK WAS PARK INSIDE OF A PARKING LOT. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.THERE WAS A RUBBING BETWEEN MAIN WIRE ON STARTER AND ALTERNATOR RUBBED AGAINST ABRAIDED FUEL LINE, WEARING A HOLE IN IT, STARTING A FIRE. *AK

  • ODI #975950 · Filed

    ECM; TERM "BRAIN DEAD" USED WHEN DOWN SHIFTING THERE IS NO RESPONSE OF ENGINE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

  • ODI #973419 · Filed

    VOLITE COMPOUNDS, STORDID AND TRACES OF TOLUENE FUMES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Read all 3 complaints
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1995 Peterbilt 379 right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

Other Peterbilt 379 model years

Check your 1995 Peterbilt 379 VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Peterbilt 379 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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