- The problem
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with design level 1, rockwell ff980 series front axle. The front axle hub flange can develop cracks due to high stress levels.
- The risk
- Cracks in a hub flange can result in a wheel separation.
- The fix
- Dealers will remove and replace the front hubs with an improved design level 2 hub.
Vehicle safety record
1996 Peterbilt 375 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1996 Peterbilt 375 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in November 1997 for the hub.
NHTSA data checked
Rated once enough 375 years are on file
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1996 Peterbilt 375 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
1996 Peterbilt 375 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Peterbilt 375 | 0 | 1 | - | |
| 1996 Peterbilt Peterbilt | 3 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1996 Peterbilt Conventional | 3 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1996 Peterbilt 379 | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1996 Peterbilt City Deliverys Series | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1996 Peterbilt 378 | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
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Questions about the 1996 Peterbilt 375
Does the 1996 Peterbilt 375 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1996 Peterbilt 375: hub (November 1997). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1996 Peterbilt 375 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
What should I do if my 1996 Peterbilt 375 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data