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.
1987 Peterbilt 378 problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1987 Peterbilt 378 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
0
NHTSA complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 1987 compare to other 378 years?
Does the 1987 Peterbilt 378 have recalls?
1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
1987 Peterbilt 378 — common questions
Is the 1987 Peterbilt 378 reliable?
The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.
Does the 1987 Peterbilt 378 have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1987 Peterbilt 378. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.