# Recalls that may apply to the 1998 Peterbilt 379

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [03V125000](/recalls/nhtsa/03V125000.md), 2003-04-01: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB. 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. Built 1998\-10\-13 to 2002\-03\-26.
- [99V181001](/recalls/nhtsa/99V181001.md), 1999-07-09: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES AND EATON AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS.   THE ENGINES CAN STALL BECAUSE OF SOFTWARE PROBLEMS. Built 1998\-12\-01 to 1999\-06\-24.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [2003089](/recalls/tc/2003089.md), 2003-03-31: Suspension. On certain vehicles, the ArvinMeritor FF98X series non\-drive steer axle hubs may contain defects that could cause premature spalling of the affected bearings and eventually lead to a break down of the bearing.  Correction:  Dealer will replace the hub assembly.
- [2001168](/recalls/tc/2001168.md), 2001-06-25. On certain vehicles equipped with Meritor FG941 front axles and manufactured between  August 20, 1996 and April 4, 2001 steer axles the GAWR is overstated on the vehicle certification label. Correction: Dealers will assign the correct weight rating or change the necessary components to meet the currently assigned weight rating.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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