We found the following complaints for PETERBILT 379 (1999)
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Vehicle fire ignited in engine compartment.*mrwhile driving the driver noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment.the driver pulled the vehicle over and drifted about 1/2 mile with the engine off.the consumer exited the vehicle and saw flames under the engine area.the driver retrieved a fire extinguished and attempted to put out the fire but was unsuccessful.the cab of the semi sustained heavy fire, smoke and water damage.*ph
I own a 1999 peterbilt 379 with less than 700,000 miles.today i had to replace a fuel tank strap that broke.based on the age of the truck, it appears to me that it is a little premature to be replacing a strap, especially on something as critical as a fuel tank.i have also read there is a problem with the steering linkage, however i have never received any recall notice from peterbilt or anyone else.what do i need to look for to see if it applies to my truck?
Fault in fuel line equalizing and if you fill your fuel tanks the fuel ends up returning into one tank and the tank over flows.this causes two problems the first is creating an environmental hazard the second is a safty problem making the roadwayslippery worst than driving on ice.
There is an inch of dead play in the steering wheel. Consumer has to turn the steering wheel an ich one way to get it to start turning in the opposite direction. This causes no control of the vehicle when driving at high speed. The dealer has been contacted.
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