# Recalls that may apply to the 1999 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. - [02V037003](/recalls/nhtsa/02V037003.md), 2002-07-15: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW TIE ROD ENDS ON CERTAIN ARVINMERITOR AND DANA AXLES. PETERBILT WILL RECALL 1,434 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 11, 1999, TO MAY 14, 2000, AND FROM JULY 22 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. KENWORTH WILL RECALL 859 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 11, 1999, TO MAY 23, 2000, AND FROM JULY 27, 2000, TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 AND KENNWORTH WILL RECALL AN ADDITIONAL 4,151 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DANA AXLES AND MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 23 TO DECEMBER 6, 1999, AND FROM MAY 23 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. THE TIE ROD AND DRAG LINK BALL STUD ENDS CONTAIN BEARINGS THAT ARE BELOW THE SPECIFIED CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS. Built 1999\-12\-11 to 2000\-09\-30. - [01V140006](/recalls/nhtsa/01V140006.md), 2001-08-28: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW TIE ROD ENDS ON CERTAIN MERITOR AXLES. THE TIE ROD AND DRAG LINK BALL STUD ENDS CONTAIN BEARINGS THAT ARE BELOW THE SPECIFIED CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS. Built 1999\-06\-14 to 1999\-12\-10. - [01V179000](/recalls/nhtsa/01V179000.md), 2001-06-05: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. A CHANGE IN THE INTERNAL LINKAGE OF CERTAIN CAB DOORS HAS CREATED A POSSIBLE BINDING CONDITION. Built 1999\-04\-12 to 2001\-06\-04. - [01V044005](/recalls/nhtsa/01V044005.md), 2001-03-01: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY TRW. THE SUSPECT TIE RODS CONTAIN 24\-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL\-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW\-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SOCKET. Built 1999\-07\-14 to 1999\-11\-01. - [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. - [2001218](/recalls/tc/2001218.md), 2001-08-27: Steering. Certain heavy duty trucks equipped with TRW tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. The tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness. This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle. Correction: dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. - [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. - [2001175](/recalls/tc/2001175.md), 2001-06-11: Structure. On certain vehicles, a change in the internal linkage of cab doors has created a possible binding condition. If the linkage binds, full engagement of the door latch may not occur, allowing the door to open inadvertently. Correction: Dealers will modify the door linkage to correct the potential of binding. - [2001106](/recalls/tc/2001106.md), 2001-05-17: Steering. Certain vehicles equipped with TRW brand tie rod model number 24\-DL. The tie rod ball\-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket. If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. ## 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) Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. JSON: [/v1/vehicles/1999_peterbilt_379/recalls](/v1/vehicles/1999_peterbilt_379/recalls) [Report an error on this page](https://github.com/wenmar-pro/wenmar-open/issues/new?template=data_correction.yml&title=Data%20correction%3A%201999%20Peterbilt%20379&page=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.wenmarpro.com%2Fmakes%2Fpeterbilt%2F379%2F1999%2Frecalls&vehicle=1999%20Peterbilt%20379)