# Recalls that may apply to the 2009 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

- [15V132000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V132000.md), 2015-03-06: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; TIRES. PACCAR Incorporated \(PACCAR\) is recalling certain model year 2006\-2016 Peterbilt 587, 579, 567, 389, 388, 387, 385, 382, 379, 378, 367, 365 and 357 trucks manufactured July 25, 2005, to February 26, 2016.  The affected vehicles may be equipped with Tire and Rim Certification Labels that list a tire pressure below the actual correct amount.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, "Tire selection and rims and motor home/recreation vehicle trailer load carrying capacity information for motor vehicles with a GVWR of more than 4,536 kilograms \(10,000 pounds\)." Built 2005\-07\-25 to 2016\-02\-26.
- [13V593000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V593000.md), 2013-11-25: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 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." Built 2003\-04\-03 to 2013\-10\-25.
- [09V019000](/recalls/nhtsa/09V019000.md), 2009-01-16: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. PACCAR IS RECALLING 1098 KENWORTH MY 2008 T800, W900, MY 2008\-2009 T2000 AND PETERBILT MY 2007\-2009 379 AND 387 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH C15 CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES.  THE AFTERTREATMENT REGENERATION DEVICE \(ARD\) MAY DEVELOP A HOLE AND HEAT AND FLAME MAY ESCAPE DURING A REGENERATION OF THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER. Built 2007\-02\-12 to 2008\-12\-12.
- [08V487000](/recalls/nhtsa/08V487000.md), 2008-09-23: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. PACCAR IS RECALLING 4,883 MY 2006\-2009 KENWORTH T600, T660, T800, W900, T2000 AND MY 2008\-2009 PETERBILT 365, 367, 379, 384, 386, 387, 388 AND 389 TRUCKS.  INADEQUATE STIFFNESS OF THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER \(DPF\) BRACKET COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE DPF FROM THE CHASSIS.
- [08V104000](/recalls/nhtsa/08V104000.md), 2008-03-10: TRAILER HITCHES. PACCAR IS RECALLING 318 MY 2007\-2009 KENWORTH T800, W900, AND PETERBILT 357, 365, 367, 378, 379, 384, 385, 386,388, AND 389 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH PREMIER TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLIES. THE PINTLE HITCH ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED IN A MANNER RESULTING IN A REDUCTION OF FATIGUE STRENGTH OF THE PIVOT PINS. Built 2006\-06\-01 to 2008\-01\-31.

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

- [2015095](/recalls/tc/2015095.md), 2015-03-05: Label. Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 120 \- Tire Selection and Rims.  The tire information label may indicate incorrect tire pressure, understated by 5 PSI, or  a tire/rim/inflation pressure combination for which the maximum GAWR is slightly below the GAWR of the vehicle. Underinflated tires may not be capable of supporting the maximum load as reflected by the GAWR and GVWR specified on the certification label, which could cause tire failure resulting in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Manufacturer will mail new tire and rims certification label.
- [2013420](/recalls/tc/2013420.md), 2013-11-26: Label. On certain trucks manufactured with tri\-drive rear axles and a tag or pusher axle, the compliance label may be missing the tag or pusher Gross Axle Weight Rating \(GAWR\), suitable tire and rim information, and recommended tire inflation pressure information. Correction: Owners will be provided with updated labels and installation instructions.
- [2009013](/recalls/tc/2009013.md), 2009-01-16: Emissions. On certain vehicles, the Aftertreatment Regeneration Device \(ARD\) may develop a hole allowing heat and flame to escape during a regeneration of the Diesel Particulate Filter \(DPF\).  This condition could result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury.  Correction: Dealers will affect repairs.
- [2008349](/recalls/tc/2008349.md), 2008-09-24: Other. On certain trucks,  the inadequate stiffness of the Diesel Particulate Filter \(DPF\) bracket could result in the separation of the DPF from the chassis, which could result in personal injuries or death to motorists or bystanders.  Correction: Caterpillar dealers will replace bracket as necessary.

## 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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