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Peterbilt

31 models on record from 1981 to 2027. Owners filed the most complaints about 2000 models (39).

31models
282owner complaints
252US recall campaigns
10,448service bulletins (model-years)

Models

Every Peterbilt model with a safety record. Open one to see it year by year.

ModelYearsComplaintsRecallsBulletins
3791987–20216080325
5792006–202743160940
3892004–202523139588
3882004–202121105324
3571987–20211977303
3862004–20211283366
3871998–20211184306
5672006–20279143798
5872006–2021669388
3771987–200151674
3201987–20234111525
3352005–2011420116
5201990–2026497508
3301996–2023361414
3372008–2023366359
3781987–2021369302
5482020–202724988
3652004–20251146491
5372020–202713983
2102008–2021019229
2202015–2026023156
3252008–2023010220
3402006–2021019115
3482008–2025069388
3672004–20250143490
379K2007–20080128
3822006–2021029182
3842007–2021066302
3851995–2021070290
389K2008–20140655
5892024–202701416

Also on record, with too little data for a page of its own: Peterbilt · Conventional · 379XL · 300 Series · City Deliverys Series · Conventional Series · Model 220 · 201 · 310 · 336 · 352 · 362 · 363 · 372 · 375 · 376 · 389G · 398 · 535 · 536 · Class 7 · Class 8 · MID Ranger · PB220 Dual-Steer.

NHTSA recalls, complaints and manufacturer communications (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

Complaints by model year

All Peterbilt models together. Newer years are still collecting complaints.

’95’99’00’03’07’11’15’19’2339’95’98’00’01’04’07’10’13’16’19’22’2539

NHTSA ODI complaints

What owners report

  • Electrical system47
  • Tires44
  • Power train35
  • Engine and engine cooling27
  • Suspension23
  • Steering23
  • Wheels22
  • Service brakes, air19

NHTSA ODI complaints, by the system named in the complaint

Latest recalls

26V674000 · Seat belts14 Oct 2026

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2027 Peterbilt 567, 579, 589, Kenworth T680, T880, W900, and W990 vehicles. The belt restraint webbing for the sleeper bunk was not secured properly during manufacturing.

26V567000 · Service brakes, air1 Sept 2026

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2027 Peterbilt 548 trucks. The front brake valve and hoses may be the incorrect size, which can delay the rear service brake application and release, as well as the trailer gladhand application times. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

26V544000 · Seats21 Aug 2026

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2027 Peterbilt 567, 579, 589 and 2027 Kenworth T680, T880, and W990 vehicles. The seat ventilation harness may be missing heat-shrink, resulting in a short circuit.

26V485000 · Electrical system27 Jul 2026

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2027 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The power distribution center (PDC) box may be contaminated with oil, which could result in a loss of drive power, Antilock Brake System (ABS) functionality, exterior lighting, windshield wipers, or the defogging system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems," 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems," and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

26V442000 · Service brakes, air8 Jul 2026

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Peterbilt 579 and 2027 Kenworth T680 tractors. The trailer air connection quick release (QR) valve in the air brake system may have been incorrectly installed, which can cause the trailer to become unstable after the driver applies the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

26V022000 · Steering19 Jan 2026

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2026 Kenworth L770 and 2024-2026 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. The right-hand stand-up (RHSU) configuration on the steering cross-shaft may become stressed and fail.

25V795000 · Service brakes, air17 Nov 2025

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2026 Peterbilt 567 and 589 trucks. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

25V436000 · Exterior lighting26 Jun 2025

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Kenworth T480, T680, T880, W990, Peterbilt 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589, 2025 Kenworth T180, Peterbilt 535, 2025-2026 Kenworth T280, T380 and L770 vehicles. The tail brake light, upper and lower beam headlights, reverse light, and turn signal may not illuminate as intended. In addition, the lift axles, if lowered, may revert to a raised position, or oscillate up and down when the signal warning lights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."

NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words