How many recalls does the 1992 Peterbilt 379 have?

The 1992 Peterbilt 379 has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1992 Peterbilt 379 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1992 Peterbilt 379?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

1992 Peterbilt 379 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1992 Peterbilt 379. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“1992 peterbilt convenional engine caught fire while driving on the ohio turnpike. Fire was extinguished by driver. *kb the fire was small and was confined to the left side of the engine compartment. Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0033-90 *jb updated letter 04/29/10 *bf”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL · reported 2010-01-12

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 1992 Peterbilt 379 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.