We found the following complaints for PETERBILT 379 (2005)
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The contact owns a 2005 peterbilt conventional 379. The contact noticed that the fan hub was fractured. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified. Approximately two years earlier, the fan hub was replaced but became fractured again. The vehicle was at an authorized dealer being repaired. The current mileages was 490,000 and the failure mileage was 200,000.
2005 peterbilt 379,unit 1 was traveling eastbound on the ohio turnpike in the middle lane when his truck caught fire from underneath thefront hood near the engine.unit 1 then drove to the south side of the shoulder where he put the fire out. Oil leaked from underneath the hood. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0302-90)
The contact owns a 2005 peterbilt 379 tractor. Whiledriving approximately 65 mph on normal road conditions. There was a strong odor of fuel coming from outside of the vehicle. The fuel pressure gauge displayed fluctuated readings. The vehicle was able to continue in operation.suddenly, the driver pulled over to the side of the road and exited the vehicle.the vehicle was engulfed in massive flames.the fire and police department were called to the scene.the vehicle was towed and completely destroyed.the failure mileage was 350,000.the vin was unavailable.updated 11/16/10. *lj
Dt*:the contact stated while driving various speeds, fuel leaked from the fuel tank.there were no obvious road hazards.the vehicle was seen by a dealer for inspection.the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.
2005 peterbilt 379 caught fire.consumer heard a hissing noise and pulled over and notice the tires were on fire. *nj the driver noticed smoke coming from the drive axles. Ohio traffic report # 10-0196-89updated 04/15/10
2005 peterbilt 379 conventional, drive shaft broke from truck onto the roadway and another vehicle struck it.ohio traffic crash report # 10-0279-90 updated 05/03/10
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