How many recalls does the 1987 Peterbilt 379 have?

The 1987 Peterbilt 379 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1987 Peterbilt 379 has an open recall?

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1987 Peterbilt 379 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1987 Peterbilt 379 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 12,500 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VISIBILITY 88V047000 1988-04-01 12,300 affected

Defect

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER DRIVE LINKAGE COULD LOCKUP AND CAUSE WIPERS TO STOP.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD IMPAIR THE DRIVERS VISION AND AVEHICLE CRASH MAY RESULT.

Remedy

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER DRIVE LINKAGE WILL BE REPLACED ON ALL VEHICLES.

SUSPENSION 87V116000 1987-07-28 200 affected

Defect

FRAME BRACKET WHICH SUPPORTS THE REAR OF THE FRONT AXLE SUSPENSION SPRING MAY FAIL.

Consequence

SUSPENSION AND AXLE COULD SEPARATE FROM VEHICLE WHICHCOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL.

Remedy

REPLACE STANDARD BRACKET WITH BRACKET INTENDED FOR OFF HIGHWAY SEVERE SERVICE.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1987 Peterbilt 379 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.