1997 Peterbilt 378 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 28, 2001 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 378 years
Not enough data 4th of 21 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1997 Peterbilt 378 so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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1997 Peterbilt 378 recalls (1)

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Seat belts:front:anchorageFeb 22, 2001 · NHTSA campaign 01V054000 · 6,623 vehicles

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.

Risk: In the event of a crash, the shoulder belt anchorage may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of personal injury.

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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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Peterbilt 378?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Peterbilt 378?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1997 Peterbilt 378 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 378 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.