2021 Peterbilt 379 TSBs
12 Technical Service Bulletins across 8 categories
Categories
Engine
3 bulletinsInfo Only Unnecessary starter replacements can result from customer complaints regarding engine starting issues.
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A new Starter Troubleshooting Guide has been created to provide a comprehensive list of starting system checks, which should reduce unnecessary starter replacements and associated warranty claims. Engine starting system warranty claims now require a completed Starter Checklist, a Battery Pack Midtronics Report, and a Cable Drop Midtronics Report. Claims filed without these documents may be denied.
Info Only - PACCAR is introducing Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates for engine MY17 and newer chassis equipped with...
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Cummins X15, X12, ISX12, ISX12N, L9N, PX-7, and PX-9 engines The technology will leverage the existing Remote Diagnostic cs hardware to deliver secure software updates remotely. This will reduce downtime and save on maintenance costs for eligible vehicles.
Information Only: Due to differences between the PACCAR MX-11 or MX-13 2021A and 2021B engines, technicians must be able...
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to identify which of these engines are in a chassis.
Electrical
3 bulletinsFix-As-Fail Due to undersupply issues, only a limited supply of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) sensors are available.
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As a temporary solution, after PACCAR confirms a DEF sensor is not available, a temporary software update will allow a vehicle to continue operation with a failed DEF sensor by disabling the DEF sensor diagnostics.
Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the...
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appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplete information.
Fix as Fail: For all conventional models, except 387/587, equipped with Side-of-Cab (SOC) exhaust and built from...
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03/6/2006 to 1/20/2020, the clamps that secure the SOC exhaust stacks may not be tightened properly. This may allow the exhaust stack to rotate and contact the cab or sleeper.
Other
1 bulletin"Kenworth: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes.
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2 chassis added to the chassis list. Peterbilt: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 10 chassis added to the chassis list."
Software & Calibration
1 bulletinThe service information for Bendix Air Dryer maintenance is being updated to include new procedures.
Fuel System
1 bulletinDue to major data carriers phasing out 3G networks, chassis currently utilizing first generation Peoplenet Mobile...
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Gateway (PMG001) will experience severe 3G service degradation as early as January of 2022. Chassis currently utilizing 3G antennas as a primary antenna may experience this degradation.
Steering
1 bulletinInformation Only - Power steering reservoir cap may separate during removal when it is pulled upward instead of twisted.
Body & Paint
1 bulletinInformation Only Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate.
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Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
Lighting
1 bulletinFix as Fail: Peterbilt has introduced an improved mounting bracket for low mount air tanks for vehicles built between...
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January 01, 2017 and July 06, 2020. Torsional vibration may stress the currently-installed brackets and cause them to fail near the bottom of the frame rail.