2000 PETERBILT 379XL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 PETERBILT 379XL
The 2000 PETERBILT 379XL has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemwiring (1 complaint), Interior Lighting (1 complaint), and Latcheslockslinkages (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2000 PETERBILT 379XL
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2000 PETERBILT 379XL. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2000 PETERBILT 379XL
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 PETERBILT 379XL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ELECTRIC WIRES ON BOTH DOORS AT BOTTOM SHORTED OUT INTERIOR LIGHTS. BARE WIRES WERE EXPOSED AND RUBBED AGAINST INSULATION. WIRES WERE WRAPPED WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
ELECTRIC WIRES ON BOTH DOORS AT BOTTOM SHORTED OUT INTERIOR LIGHTS. BARE WIRES WERE EXPOSED AND RUBBED AGAINST INSULATION. WIRES WERE WRAPPED WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
PASSENGER'S SIDE AND DRIVER'S SIDE DOORS RATTLE WHILE DRIVING. DRIVER FEELS DOORS ARE TRYING TO FORCE THEIR WAY OPEN. DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY READJUSTED THE LINKAGE. IT HAS BEEN BACK TO DEALER FOUR TIMES FOR SAME PROBLEM. *AK
THE SLEEPER IS TOO HEAVY AND CAUSING THE DOORS TO UNLATCH WHILE DRIVING, THE BODY FLEXED CAUSING HOOD TO RUB RADIATOR COWL INTO NOSE PIECE, THE CAB HAS BEEN BENT 5 TIMES TO TRY TO ADJUST, PETERBILT CLAIMS TO BE AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS. NLM
Safety Rating for the 2000 PETERBILT 379XL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 PETERBILT 379XL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 PETERBILT 379XL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 PETERBILT 379XL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PETERBILT 379XL
- 2000 PETERBILT 379XL (current)
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