2008 Peterbilt 398 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 398 years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2008 Peterbilt 398 so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2008 Peterbilt 398 recalls (1)
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Fuel system, diesel:storage:tank assembly
Problem: 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.
Risk: Fuel tanks possessing this defect could leak diesel fuel in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace any defective fuel tanks free of charge. The recall began on october 8, 2007. Owners may contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other Peterbilt 398 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Peterbilt 398?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Peterbilt 398?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Peterbilt 398 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 398 model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.