On certain peterbilt trucks, the longitudinal seams on the fuel tanks were fabricated using an incorrect weld speed for the given material thickness. This error resulted in a weld which did not completely penetrate the entire material thickness.
Fuel system
Peterbilt 398 Fuel System problems by year
0 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Peterbilt 398's fuel system. Fuel pumps, leaks, injectors, fuel smells, gauges and stalling caused by fuel delivery.
Fuel System complaints by model year
| Year | Fuel System complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fuel System recalls
Latest 398 fuel system complaints
No complaints in this area yet.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data