There have been 50 safety recalls for the Peterbilt Peterbilt. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Peterbilt Peterbilt.
This condition would cause decreased braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Peterbilt Peterbilt, 1998 Peterbilt Peterbilt, 1999 Peterbilt Peterbilt |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: meritor 15x4 brake assemblies were installed on liftable/steerable tag/pusher axles contained a size 12 brake chamber instead of the specified size 16 brake chamber. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition can lead to an out of roundness condition causing separation of the tire from the wheel.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Peterbilt Peterbilt, 1999 Peterbilt Peterbilt |
| Component: WHEELS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with alcoa 984650 24. 5 x 8. 25 wheels. The affected wheels were improperly heat treated. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Without sufficient torque on the guide pawl cap screw, the brakes could gradually lose adjustment, increasing the vehicle stopping distance.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Kenworth Kenworth, 1999 Peterbilt Peterbilt |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor air brake automatic slack adjusters. Some of the automatic slack adjusters had insufficient torque applied to the guide pawl cap screw. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition can cause the driver to fall backward in the seat losing control of the vehicle and potentially causing a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Peterbilt Peterbilt |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: These seats may have an improperly located weld on a lever arm which supports the seat back. This weld can fail causing the seat back to fall backward freely without support to the driver. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the brake hose fails, it will result in increased stopping distance. If the spring brake hose fails, the spring brake will engage and the truck will come to a sudden stop.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Peterbilt Peterbilt, 1993 Peterbilt Peterbilt |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: A service brake hose and a spring brake hose are not of sufficient lengths which could cause one or both hoses to separate from the end fittings during full articulation. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 3, 2000 | Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood | 9,750 |
| Oct. 5, 1999 | Air Brake | 7 |
| Apr. 22, 1999 | Wheel | 3,405 |
| Apr. 6, 1999 | Air Brake | 493 |
| Jul. 7, 1995 | Seats | 225 |
| Oct. 5, 1994 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 200 |
| Jun. 22, 1992 | Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts | 850 |
| Dec. 5, 1989 | Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:hanger/bracket | 38 |
| Oct. 27, 1989 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 19 |
| Apr. 7, 1989 | Suspension:multiple Axle | 983 |
| Jan. 17, 1989 | Seat Belts:front:retractor | 8,000 |
| Jan. 17, 1989 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 1,500 |
| Feb. 19, 1988 | Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection | 556 |
| Dec. 14, 1987 | Suspension:multiple Axle | 577 |
| Sep. 10, 1986 | Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:hanger/bracket | 48 |
| Sep. 10, 1986 | Electrical System:wiring: Rear Compartment/trunk | 312 |
| Dec. 20, 1984 | Structure | 877 |
| Oct. 11, 1984 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 1,700 |
| Oct. 11, 1984 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 8,000 |
| Oct. 11, 1984 | Wheels:cap/cover/hub | 120 |
| Dec. 1, 1983 | Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection | 557 |
| Jan. 19, 1983 | Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection | 250 |
| Dec. 28, 1982 | Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator | 557 |
| Aug. 25, 1982 | Seats:front Assembly:recliner | 5,000 |
| Jun. 1, 1982 | Service Brakes, Air:supply | 12 |
| Apr. 14, 1982 | Vehicle Speed Control:linkages | 40 |
| Mar. 25, 1980 | Exterior Lighting | 9,500 |
| Aug. 17, 1979 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 12,000 |
| Jun. 14, 1979 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 500 |
| Apr. 11, 1978 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock:control Unit/module | 4,969 |
| Mar. 21, 1978 | Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:hanger/bracket | 20 |
| Nov. 29, 1977 | Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u-bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle | 200 |
| Sep. 19, 1977 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock:interconnecting Assembly(wiring) | 700 |
| Sep. 13, 1977 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock:interconnecting Assembly(wiring) | 120 |
| Aug. 3, 1977 | Parking Brake:driveline:air | 207 |
| Feb. 18, 1977 | Service Brakes, Air:drum:shoes/linings | 35 |
| Feb. 9, 1977 | Suspension:rear:springs:air Suspension System | 900 |
| Dec. 17, 1976 | Suspension:multiple Axle | 500 |
| Dec. 1, 1976 | Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts | 1,050 |
| Dec. 1, 1976 | Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts | 4,832 |
| Oct. 4, 1976 | Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) | 10 |
| May. 13, 1974 | Suspension:multiple Axle | 4 |
| Jan. 8, 1974 | Steering:linkages | 2 |
| Jul. 27, 1972 | Suspension:rear:springs:air Suspension System | 4,873 |
| Oct. 13, 1971 | Wheels:center Section | 118 |
| Aug. 2, 1971 | Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly | 805 |
| May. 25, 1970 | Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:shackle | 73 |
| Oct. 7, 1969 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve | 6 |
| Oct. 2, 1969 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System | 28 |
| May. 24, 1968 | Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly | 14 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 9999 Peterbilt Peterbilt | 4 |
| 1999 Peterbilt Peterbilt | 3 |
| 1998 Peterbilt Peterbilt | 3 |
| 1997 Peterbilt Peterbilt | 2 |
| 1995 Peterbilt Peterbilt | 1 |
| 1993 Peterbilt Peterbilt | 1 |
| 1992 Peterbilt Peterbilt | 2 |
| 1989 Peterbilt Peterbilt | 2 |
| 1988 Peterbilt Peterbilt | 4 |
| 1987 Peterbilt Peterbilt | 3 |
| 1986 Peterbilt Peterbilt | 2 |
| 1985 Peterbilt Peterbilt | 2 |
| 1984 Peterbilt Peterbilt | 6 |
| 1983 Peterbilt Peterbilt | 5 |
| 1982 Peterbilt Peterbilt | 6 |
| 1981 Peterbilt Peterbilt | 5 |
| 1980 Peterbilt Peterbilt | 4 |
| 1979 Peterbilt Peterbilt | 3 |
| 1978 Peterbilt Peterbilt | 4 |
| 1977 Peterbilt Peterbilt | 6 |
| 1976 Peterbilt Peterbilt | 8 |
| 1975 Peterbilt Peterbilt | 2 |
| 1974 Peterbilt Peterbilt | 1 |
| 1973 Peterbilt Peterbilt | 1 |
| 1972 Peterbilt Peterbilt | 1 |
| 1971 Peterbilt Peterbilt | 3 |
| 1970 Peterbilt Peterbilt | 2 |
| 1969 Peterbilt Peterbilt | 1 |
| 1968 Peterbilt Peterbilt | 1 |
| 1967 Peterbilt Peterbilt | 1 |