1996 PETERBILT CONVENTIONAL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 PETERBILT CONVENTIONAL
The 1996 PETERBILT CONVENTIONAL has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting (1 complaint), Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft (1 complaint), and Wheels (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 PETERBILT CONVENTIONAL
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 PETERBILT CONVENTIONAL. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1996 PETERBILT CONVENTIONAL
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 PETERBILT CONVENTIONAL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
NAR 03/13/2003 THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WESTBOUND ON OHIO THE TURNPIKE WHEN HIS DRIVE SHAFT BROKE OFF, STRIKING AND PUNCTURING HIS FUEL TANK. XPRESS TOWING REMOVED THE TRACTOR BECAUSE OF THE LEAKAGE OF OIL AND FUEL TO THE ROAD WAYS. *CB *JB
FUEL STRAPS ON THE FUEL TANK BROKE CAUSING FUEL LEAK. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
Safety Rating for the 1996 PETERBILT CONVENTIONAL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 PETERBILT CONVENTIONAL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 PETERBILT CONVENTIONAL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 PETERBILT CONVENTIONAL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PETERBILT CONVENTIONAL
- 1993 PETERBILT CONVENTIONAL — 1 complaint
- 1995 PETERBILT CONVENTIONAL — 6 complaints
- 1996 PETERBILT CONVENTIONAL (current)
Other PETERBILT Models
- PETERBILT 379 — 76 total complaints
- PETERBILT 579 — 52 total complaints
- PETERBILT PETERBILT — 40 total complaints
- PETERBILT 388 — 36 total complaints
- PETERBILT 389 — 34 total complaints
- PETERBILT 357 — 19 total complaints
- PETERBILT 386 — 14 total complaints
- PETERBILT 387 — 14 total complaints