2005 Peterbilt 378 recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2005 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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- Nov 25, 2013Crash risk2004–2013 Peterbilt 357, 2004–2013 Peterbilt 365, 2004–2013 Peterbilt 367 and 6 other models — Equipment
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain 2004-2013 Peterbilt 379, 357, 378, 367, 388, 365, 389, 385 and 386 trucks manufactured from April 3, 2003, through October 25, 2013 and equipped with tri-drive rear axles and a tag or pusher axle. The affected vehicles may be missing required information from the certification label, specifically the tag or pusher axle the gross axle weight rating, suitable tire and rim information, and recommended tire pressure information. Without this information, the vehicles do not comply with the requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 567, "Certification."
13V593000 · 561 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Feb 12, 2007Crash risk2003–2006 Peterbilt 357, 2003–2006 Peterbilt 378, 2003–2006 Peterbilt 379 — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN NON-ABS EQUIPPED TRUCKS, AN AIR HOSE BETWEEN THE TRACTOR PROTECTION VALVE AND THE BACK OF THE CAB BULKHEAD WAS OMITTED.
07V044000 · 18 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Dec 22, 2005Fire risk2004–2006 Kenworth C500, 2004–2006 Kenworth T2000, 2004–2006 Kenworth T600 and 7 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES, THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE MAY WEAR AGAINST THE SHARP EDGE OF THE CYLINDER HEAD IF NOT POSITIONED CORRECTLY.
05V570000 · 31K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Nov 29, 2005Crash risk2005–2006 Kenworth T600, 2005–2006 Kenworth T800, 2005–2006 Peterbilt 378 and 2 other models — Steering
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE BENDIX ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESP) SYSTEM, THE SYSTEM USES MULTIPLE SENSORS AND AN ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) TO CONTROL VEHICLE UNDER STEER, OVER-STEER, AND ROLLOVER SITUATIONS. THE SYSTEM RELIES ON VEHICLE SENSORS TO BE FUNCTIONING AND ALIGNED PROPERLY. THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO BE MISALIGNED WITH THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT, THEREBY PROVIDING INCORRECT INFORMATION TO THE BENDIX ECU.
05V543000 · 241 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Apr 28, 2005Fire risk2004–2005 Kenworth C500, 2004–2005 Kenworth T2000, 2004–2005 Kenworth T600 and 6 other models — Suspension
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE SUSPENSION HAS TRANSVERSE BEAM CASTINGS THAT MAY FRACTURE UNDER NORMAL LOADS. IF A CASTING BREAKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A ROADWAY THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR PIECES OF THE CASTING TO BECOME PROJECTILES AND THE SUSPENSION'S TRANSVERSE BEAM MAY DROP DOWN LOW ENOUGH TO CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE.
05V189000 · 1K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED