- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. Notification began july 16, 2003. The manufacturer has advised us that parts will not be available until september 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy with a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201 or kenworth 425-828-5440.
Vehicle safety record
2000 Peterbilt 378 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2000 Peterbilt 378 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in April 2003 for the hub.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical 378 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2000 Peterbilt 378 recalls 5
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
- The problem
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. A change in the internal linkage of certain cab doors has created a possible binding condition.
- The risk
- If the linkage binds, full engagement of the door latch may not occur, allowing the door to open inadvertently.
- The fix
- Dealers will modify the door linkage to correct the potential of binding. Owner notification began june 22, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with chalmers 1000 series and 800 series suspension kits. These suspension kits may have insufficient penetration of the weld attaching the torque rod eye to the torque rod tube.
- The risk
- Failure of the weld could result in separation of the eye and tube, causing a lock of axle retention, which could result in loss of vehicle control.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace all chalmers fixed torque rods on these vehicles. Owner notification began july 27, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The bolts used to secure the steering shaft can fail.
- The risk
- This condition can result in the loss of vehicle control without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the defective bolts. Owner notification began april 2, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: class 7 and class 8 vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 207, "Seating system," and no. 210, "Seat belt assembly anchorages." Some fasteners used to attach the shoulder belt anchor bracket to the cab structure were omitted during production.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, the shoulder belt anchorage may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will add the necessary fasteners. Owner notification began march 19, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.
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Peterbilt 378: every year compared
All 378 years2000 Peterbilt 378 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Peterbilt 378 | 0 | 5 | D | |
| 2000 Peterbilt 357 | 19 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | 12 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Peterbilt 377 | 3 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Peterbilt 379XL | 3 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2000 Peterbilt Peterbilt | 2 | 0 | B | Compare |
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Questions about the 2000 Peterbilt 378
Does the 2000 Peterbilt 378 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2000 Peterbilt 378: hub (April 2003); latch (June 2001); suspension (May 2001); steering (March 2001) and more. 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 2000 Peterbilt 378 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2000 Peterbilt 378 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 32 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Peterbilt 378 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Peterbilt 378 years have the most complaints?
1996 (1), 2004 (1), 2006 (1). See every Peterbilt 378 year compared.
What should I do if my 2000 Peterbilt 378 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