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2005 Peterbilt 379: Quick Overview
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2005 Peterbilt 379 Specifications
Vehicle Information
| Year | 2005 |
| Make | Peterbilt |
| Model | 379 |
| Trim | - |
| Style | - |
| Type | Truck |
| Category | Medium Truck |
Manufacturing Details
| Made In | Canada |
| Manufacturing City | DENTON |
Dimensions
| Doors | - |
| Curb Weight | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 80000 pounds |
| Overall Height | - |
| Overall Length | - |
| Overall Width | - |
| Wheelbase Length | - |
| Standard Seating | - |
Engine & Performance
| Engine | 14.6-L L-6 Diesel |
| Engine Size | 14.6L |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission | - |
| Transmission Type | - |
| Transmission Speeds | - |
| Drivetrain | 6x4 |
Additional Features
| Anti-Brake System | - |
| Steering Type | - |
Pricing
| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | - |
| Invoice Price | - |
| Delivery Charges | - |
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What Problems Does the 2005 Peterbilt 379 Have?
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How long will the 2005 Peterbilt 379 last?
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What Technology & Safety Features are Included?
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2005 Peterbilt 379 Prices and Market Value
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2005 Peterbilt 379 Cost of Ownership
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2005 Peterbilt 379 Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
-
City Mileage
-
Highway Mileage
-
2005 Peterbilt 379 Recalls & Defects
Suspension
Recall date
2005-04-28
Recall no.
05v189000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
ON Certain Heavy Duty Class 8 Trucks, THE Suspension HAS Transverse Beam Castings That MAY Fracture Under Normal Loads. IF A Casting Breaks When THE Vehicle IS Traveling ON A Roadway There IS THE Potential FOR Pieces OF THE Casting TO Become Projectiles and THE Suspension's Transverse Beam MAY Drop Down Low Enough TO Contact THE Road Surface.
Consequence
This Could Cause Sparks That Could Potentially Ignite and Cause A Fire.
Remedy
Dealers Will Inspect and Replace THE Defective Transverse Beam Assemblies Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON June 10, 2005, With Letters Being Mailed TO Peterbilt Owners; and ON June 17, 2005, FOR Kenworth Owners. Owners MAY Contact Peterbilt AT 940-591-4201 or Kenworth AT 425-828-5440.
Notes
Peterbilt Recall NO. 405-B and Kenworth Recall NO. 05kw3.customers MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Http://Www.safercar.gov.
Service Brakes, AIR
Recall date
2007-02-12
Recall no.
07v044000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
ON Certain Non-Abs Equipped Trucks, AN AIR Hose Between THE Tractor Protection Valve and THE Back OF THE Cab Bulkhead WAS Omitted.
Consequence
THE Absence OF This AIR Hose Could Adversely Affect THE Drive Axle Brake Performance While A Trailer IS Being Pulled, Resulting IN Longer Stopping Distances, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Peterbilt Will Inspect THE AIR Hose Plumbing OF THE Drive Axle Brake System and Make THE Necessary Repairs. THE Recall Began ON February 22, 2007. Owners MAY Contact Peterbilt AT 1-940-591-4196.
Notes
Peterbilt Recall NO. 107b.customers MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Http://Www.safercar.gov.
Equipment
Recall date
2006-07-13
Recall no.
06v251000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
ON Certain Trucks, When Using A Cummins Electronic Icon Service Tool 2.2, AN Unintended Engine Start Will Occur.
Consequence
Given THE Purpose and Functionality OF This Service Tool, This Series OF Events Would Only Occur IN A Service Facility and Could Pose A Hazard IF THE Truck Were TO Unexpectedly Move or THE Engine TO Start Without ANY Warning, Possibly Causing Personal Injury.
Remedy
Cummins IS Conducting This Recall (Please SEE 06e063000) and Will Replace THE Icon Service Tool 2.2 With A NEW Icon Service Tool 2.3 Free OF Charge. Owners MAY Contact Cummins AT 1-800-343-7357 or Peterbilt AT 1-940-591-4201.
Notes
Peterbilt Recall NO. 706b. Customers MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Http://Www.safercar.gov.
Engine and Engine Cooling
Recall date
2005-12-22
Recall no.
05v570000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
ON Certain Tractors Equipped With Caterpillar Diesel Engines, THE Variable Valve Actuation OIL Line MAY Wear Against THE Sharp Edge OF THE Cylinder Head IF NOT Positioned Correctly.
Consequence
THE OIL Line MAY BE CUT ON THE Cylinder Head Causing AN OIL Leak and A Possible Fire.
Remedy
Caterpillar, IN Conjunction With Paccar, Will BE Conducting THE Owner Notification and Remedy FOR This Campaign Free OF Charge. Owners MAY Call Caterpillar AT 309-675-6496, Kenworth AT 425-828-5440, or Peterbilt AT 940-591-4201.
Notes
Kenworth Recall NO. 05kw7 and Peterbilt Recall NO. 1205e.customers MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236(Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Http://Www.safercar.gov.
Service Brakes, Air:slack Adjusters
Recall date
2008-03-04
Recall no.
08v099000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Paccar IS Recalling 130 MY 2005-2007 Kenworth C500, T800, W900, and Peterbilt Models 357 and 379 Tractor Trailers Equipped With Fabco Slack Adjusters ON Sisu Axles. THE Slack Adjusters MAY Fail AS A Result OF A Fatigue Crack Rendering THE Slack Adjuster Inoperative. This Could Reduce Braking Effectiveness.
Consequence
Reduction IN Braking Capacity Could Increase THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Dealers Will Inspect and Replace THE Slack Adjusters Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON March 21, 2008. Owners MAY Contact Kenworth AT 1-425-828-5440 and Peterbilt AT 1-940-591-4196.
Notes
Kenworth Recall NO. 08kw2 and Peterbilt Recall NO. 208c.customers MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Http://Www.safercar.gov.
Equipment:other:labels
Recall date
2013-11-25
Recall no.
13v593000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) IS Recalling Certain 2004-2013 Peterbilt 379, 357, 378, 367, 388, 365, 389, 385 and 386 Trucks Manufactured From April 3, 2003, Through October 25, 2013 and Equipped With Tri-Drive Rear Axles and A TAG or Pusher Axle. THE Affected Vehicles MAY BE Missing Required Information From THE Certification Label, Specifically THE TAG or Pusher Axle THE Gross Axle Weight Rating, Suitable Tire and RIM Information, and Recommended Tire Pressure Information. Without This Information, THE Vehicles DO NOT Comply With THE Requirements OF 49 C.f.r. Part 567, "certification."
Consequence
AS A Result, THE Axles MAY BE Overloaded or THE Wrong Tires Could BE Installed or THE Tires Could BE Improperly Inflated. All OF These Issues Increase THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Peterbilt Will Notify Owners and Dealers Will Inspect and Replace THE Certification Labels Missing THE Necessary Information. THE Recall IS Expected TO Begin IN January 2014. Customers CAN Contact Peterbilt AT 1-940-591-4000. Peterbilt's Number FOR This Campaign IS 1113-f.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
2005 Peterbilt 379 Warranty
Basic
Original warranty
0 months / No data
Estimated remaining
Expired
Powertrain
Original warranty
0 months / No data
Estimated remaining
Expired
Rust
Original warranty
0 months / No data
Estimated remaining
Expired
2005 Peterbilt 379 Insurance
Insurance for a 2005 Peterbilt 379 is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Truck with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.
How Does the 2005 Peterbilt 379 Compare to Other Truck?
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Final Verdict: Is the 2005 Peterbilt 379 a Good Truck?
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