1998 Peterbilt 378 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 1998 Peterbilt 378. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- Apr 1, 2003Fire risk1998–2001 Kenworth T2000, 1998–2001 Kenworth T600, 1998–2001 Kenworth T800 and 6 other models — Suspension
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRUCK HUB UNITS MANUFACTURED BY SKF EXCLUSIVELY FOR USE ON ARVINMERITOR'S FF98X SERIES NON-DRIVE STEER AXLES, THE HUB UNIT BEARINGS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY.
03V125000 · 154 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Feb 22, 2001Crash risk1996–2001 Peterbilt 330, 1996–2001 Peterbilt 357, 1996–2001 Peterbilt 378 and 1 other model — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 7 AND CLASS 8 VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEM," AND NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." SOME FASTENERS USED TO ATTACH THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR BRACKET TO THE CAB STRUCTURE WERE OMITTED DURING PRODUCTION.
01V054000 · 7K units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED