Really, imagine going around it and checking proper torques on everything you can see. Very SAD, I'd refuse delivery of it, learn lemon laws, and possibly try another brand. Seems no one cares these days, even the morons in management. Maybe, the lesson is, you need to be on the assembly line coaching those building it.

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@Paul2.4T

2y↑832

Clutch is not a MINOR ISSUE

@Max20FA

1y↑39

I think he sounds more concerned about the door seal and loose bolt than the actual clutch 😂😂

@jeremyblevins838

1y↑21

To an experienced trucker, clutch out of adjustment is minor.

@baileyquick6

1y↑5

@Jeremy Blevins And when you start and stop, fuck it I guess right?

@siuhortguy

1y↑6

Clutch ain't the problem....your flip flops are. Cmon driver

@biggs1485

42w↑2

@@baileyquick6 can tell your not a real driver , with that 18 speed if we would have slipped it into low low first it would have meshed right into 3rd gear

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@meauxsoutdoors8119

2y↑627

For 200k it wouldn’t have left the lot

@phoneSample

1y↑1

200k. is it up to that?

@meauxsoutdoors8119

@sodick damilare gotta be close.

@davidmoody7450

1y↑32

@sodick damilare try 250k for that truck.

@bkrgls

1y↑5

@David Moody
F that! 250k already in the hole unless it was paid for from the start. But wow! It's been awhile since I've just looked at the price of a new truck, but daaaaaammmmmnnnnn! 🤣🤣 and then having to deal with DOT, shippers and receivers with their BS. Oh well, I hope that everything goes good for him or he's at least with a company that's good.

@sandasturner9529

1y↑1

@David Moody try 285k

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@CarlosDieselElectric

2y↑1.5K

Pay that kind of money. Take that back and have them fix it.

@donaldbrown6607

2y↑48

You ain't bullshitin!

@williamm4442

2y↑90

Don't even accept it . Tell them bring you another one

@Thillx2

Some people like taken it up the rear😂🤣

@luke-ss8vu

2y↑1

@William M that's pre pandemic talk nowadays they will gladly give back your money and sell it to somone else for ten grand more

@sefo6264

2y↑5

Right

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@coreyb1458

2y↑378

If I'm spending 200k that shit need to be fixed I don't care how small it is

@badhabit3737

1y↑17

Way more than 200k.. Cascadia's are 200k right now.. Crazy eh.?

@Renekor

1y↑4

200k? 😳

@mr_burky

1y↑5

250k starting price for this type of truck

@baseball3106

1y↑2

@Loren Burkholder gah damn does that include the trailer too lmaooo??

@mr_burky

1y↑1

@Baseball Nope. That's 50+k extra

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@OMEGAVONDOOM

2y↑13

You drove that shit away?!?!? I would have been all up their ass about making it right.

@arminius3808

2y↑182

If these minor issues are found straight away imagine what major problems it got

@armandosoto355

2y↑19

Nice truck , But I would not leave with it until they fix it

@Jackknife-TV

2y↑31

Man good thing it was not me if I'm paying 220K for a truck that thing better be mint 👌

@natemars1059

2y↑794

Clutch issue is a pretty big deal. I don’t think I’d be buying from that dealership. That issue should have been resolved before you knew it was an issue.

@Iowagrown123

2y↑13

If someone can't figure out how adjust a clutch, it'll break a guy if he can't do any of the work....

@ABomB42o

2y↑6

Seriously. That's why they do pdi's

@Drewsky840

2y↑70

@Bigstretch100 I know to adjust a clutch but I sure a hell am not going to adjust my own clutch on a brand new truck I just bought.

@davidgeorge1294

2y↑12

I'd want to know if it was the truck that was driven from the factory to the dealership or was it piggybacked? If it was driven like that I'd want a new clutch.

@hawkman2000

REALLY BITCH? Your gonna bitch about a clutch? No 2 clutches are the same, therefore adjusting even the same one twice the same way results in different results because of the thickness of the clutch!

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@datrucka1

2y↑12

No sirrrrrrr yall can have it back if this is like this than what else.i don't give a damn how minor they need to fix the issues.this is a huge investment if you're an owner op.that shit needs to be A1

@NPhillips856

2y↑6

"Minor things" after saying the clutch wasn't adjusted and it was almost impossible to move the truck.

@crabmansteve6844

2y↑166

Pete's are amazing trucks, but I'd have that dealer fixing that before I took delivery of the thing.

@Unknown_Ooh

2y↑11

Exactly as soon as you leave the lot you can start getting accused of doing things you didn't and they'll find some way to void any warranty repairs.

@jamesdukes597

@Unknown or avoid any warranties ik this isn't comparable but Microsoft does the same thing with there consoles this is y I'm going to PC

@kenbowser5622

Their wiring is amazing. Mine ran great but went thru about 10 different harnesses. They need to stop using wires from china

@jeffcagle7021

1y↑7

Should be perfect for the price they charge for the truck

@ireneanderson859

2y↑6

Dealer needs to correct these. You pay 140 plus thousand for the thing then dealer should fix.

@willmann30

2y↑88

I wouldn't have move it one inch, called the manager out and DEMANDED those things be fixed before I move it off the lot. Unbelievable at $200+

@thesausage351

2y↑2

Agreed.

@nfra1663

2y↑5

Ya fuck that it be parked in front of bay door till it’s all repaired

@Rescue1325

2y↑6

No way I'd take possession of that truck. Send that shit back.

@garywalls7211

2y↑106

well it's like they say, "you buy a Peterbilt, you buy the best. you're drive it a mile, and walk the rest"

@mcole442

2y↑3

🤣

@willmann30

2y↑3

🤣😂🤣😂

@jacob5014

2y↑4

it ain't a Ford

@usafman8864

43w

Fords run forever.

@tylerbuck9347

24w

@@jacob5014then whats better

@EdwardAlcala

2y↑3

I wouldn’t of even pulled out the dealer

@s4logisticsinc425

2y↑4

I used to work at the Peterbilt assembly plant. They just assemble the trucks, not make sure they can drive. They push them off the line with a forklift about every 3rd truck. I can assure you there are many more things wrong or not done on that truck. I can tell you that the paint will be flawless because they know that the paint is the most important thing that the owners look at. The clutch is not adjusted because that truck was piggy backed to the dealer. Not driven.

@dangerrangerlstc

2y↑65

Pete dealer tech. Every one of those is warranty and should be caught in a Pre Delivery Inspection before it ever gets seen by the owner. Clutch is adjusted at the factory tho.

@dgronzega8073

1y↑13

The truck didn't park itself . . . somebody drove it.

@tylerbuck9347

24w

@@dgronzega8073got towed there 🤣🤣

@truckinfam2207

1y↑2

My 1995 379 Exhd was built in Denton Texas. Highest years of Quality Control. It continues to give me trouble free pleasure. (Pictured here)

@ppatricktt

1y↑6

Those flip flops just scream “Im a trucker”

@te_squared

2y↑26

I love a Pete and all but dude ain't no fuckin way I'm taking delivery of something with that many issues before its even left the dealer.

@brewskibh

1y↑2

Should have refused delivery until those things were fixed.

@rdavila26

2y↑3

That’s all a big deal for a $289k Pete . Imagine what else have they over looked .

@HoLeeFuk317

2y↑5

I'd say the clutch adjustment was critical

@j.jarvis7460

1y↑1

Thank you for driving this beauty on the road so people like me can see them on our commute.

@StarDark4

2y↑8

F that I would have bought it back to peterbilt and have them fix it. Trucks are expensive especially that brand. Just think if minor issues that obvious were ignored, what about major ones like the electronics and engine.

@louisboshoff9142

2y↑55

If such blatant quality mistakes are present, what else that is hidden could come up later. I would not expect this from such a well respected truck manufacturer. Take it back and make a huge issue about it.

@ragegang8773

1y↑2

I would have never left that lot, your responsible now🤯

@kevinhoye2920

2y↑5

First thing I found wrong was you wearing sandals with socks

@AMC1444

16w

😂

@charlesjones2325

2y↑13

Don't worry, you got def, you'll be at the dealer quite often

@Jason1Pa

2y↑2

Wow!!! This is crazy especially the clutch.

@metaltrucker1166

2y↑2

Ya. Peterbilt’s quality control has gone way done

@davidaix5771

2y↑35

What are you talking about There's a brand new truck and what are those things go for a quarter of a million dollars that's unacceptable on so many levels

@gnagra6

2y↑6

Just three??? You got very lucky my friend. Coming from a former peterbilt technician

@marklittler784

😂🤸😂🤸😂🤸😂🤸😂🤸

@dubray94chance

1y↑2

Yeah I would NEVER leave the lot until they fix and inspect.

@chrisreilly1314

2y↑14

Lol would have told peterbilt was going to return and go buy a westernstar see how fast they fix those issues

@couldntletj.marstondie1909

2y↑4

I wouldn't have taken delivery of it, I woulda walked back in the dealership brought a salesman out and told them to fix it.

@seanlaser

1y↑2

As s tech for peterbilt, i dont understand how this happens. We have 10 hours on every new truck to fully inspect it and fix every imperfection before the customer even sees it

@samiullahahmed5498

1y↑3

Yeah… that doesn’t look like a 10 hour inspection

@thomaswoods3825

2y↑161

"Whats wrong with the new peterbilt"

You're wearing socks with sandels for starters.

@SJ-hw2we

2y↑3

Hahahaha 😂🤣

@AbelG8781

2y↑9

Indians.....sksksksksks

@chrisleggett685

2y↑10

Bonehead trucker dude is always ragging on those guys

@thomaswoods3825

@Chris Leggett I watch bonehead truckers too and yes he is lol

@josephmcgahee7302

2y↑7

Whats wrong with wearing sandals and shorts. As long as we do both of our jobs properly, that’s all that matters

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@awawdeh24

1y↑1

one of the most beautiful truck i’ve seen this year . congratulations and god bless you thank you for your service without trucks america’s stops!!!

@jeremiahfisher6994

1y↑4

That kinda money, you paid, I'd bitched over 200k for a truck that should more than ready when you take delivery

@robertdeltiempo4411

2y↑16

Quality control at its finest, not much integrity there!!

@ItzzOzzyy

2y↑2

I would’ve never left with it until everything was fixed

@joewilson568

2y↑2

I ordered my 2022 389 Peterbilt with a 300 inch wheelbase in April of 2021 and didn’t get it until November but when I flew to go pick it up it was around 1130 pm so I was rushed and headed back home. Once I got home I’ve noticed that my 18 speed was really hard to get out of reverse and both doors are showing day light on top of the door. The rubber for the weather stripping wasn’t put on right either and the hood strip won’t stay on. Every time you would open the hood you had to press it back on. And paid almost 200,000.00 cash. Trucks aren’t made like back in the old days!

@millionmiler

2y↑10

That's when you go back in and tell them to fix it

@jearly6591

1y↑2

They would fix all of it before I left the lot.

@dennissmith8620

1y↑2

take it to a KW dealer and have them fix it... they have the best wrenches... send the bill to Pete.

@IIGrayfoxII

2y↑32

"made in America"

@johnwolf1475

made by illegal immigrants

@ibnsabeel9466

2y↑1

Now that we don’t have a border to the south I guess you’re right.

@anandpandit6763

1y↑1

no made in Cybertron

@hihaveaniceday9386

@Ibn Sabeel ??? What are you going on about? These trucks are assembled in denton

@DMTruckSpotting

1y↑2

These are produced in Denton, Texas

@travisalsman393

2y↑3

I have a brand new 389 and I have to go to peterbilt to have my clutch adjusted in the morning

@xXDrocenXx

2y↑5

When you see so many small things in this short amount of time, i would decline this truck. You don't know what's hidden.
When it's possible, give back and buy an other brand

@garyh.8082

2y↑7

What do you expect for $230,000

@Carstuff111

1y↑3

Welcome to the "new normal"...where everything is built like garbage because no one cares anymore about building quality. Those are issues that do not fly on a truck built to work every day. And that doesn't include...what did they screw up that you can't see or haven't caught yet? If they stripped a bolt for the air cleaner, who is to say they didn't do the same on a suspension or steering part?.... Or a few cab bolts that hold it to the frame?.... Or loose engine mounts.....or a badly aligned transmission. This could be a bad rabbit hole to go down.

@compasstrans

2y↑1

I got a 9 car carrier brand new pit, and there were several loosen bolts and nuts in it.

@derrickshipes3842

2y↑9

For 200.000 it should be perfect!

@davidgeorge1294

2y↑3

That's not the door it's the air cleaner mounting bracket.

@silverdrillpickle7596

Our 389 has the same bullshit

@GB-hk9ou

2y↑1

My 2023 was flawless at pickup besides the clutch adjustment but peterbilt Steve took care of it before leaving

@fixedguitar47

2y↑11

Management is more concerned about numbers then quality. But when these concerns come up they blame the line worker.

Welcome to my world.

@dennied7826

28w

Also I'd imagine the door with the damaged threads would be a pain in the ass to fix on a line.

At least anywhere I've worked with any sort of production, they just expect it to fit together like Legos, but real life never works like that.

@deannahobson671

2y↑2

They would have fixed it all after paying that

@nbayungboyscuzin7669

2y↑2

You forgot the biggest fault!
The def tank! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@oliver_klozoff

2y↑5

The clutch problem is actually quite common here recently with peterbilts. There's an alignment/installation pin on the adjuster for the clutch that wasn't removed when they installed it. I have this happen to one of the new trucks we picked up. You better get that taken care of, if you don't drive it too long they'll put a whole new clutch in it for you for free.

@mikegrazio5376

2y↑1

what are you talking about? the wedge??? yes the wedge was removed. In fact it would have just fell out once the clutch was first depressed. Second, that truck wasnt air lifted into the parking lot. it was driven many times before making it to parking lot. The issue seems to be that the clutch linkage arm going to bell housing was never adjusted properly for clutch brake. making it difficult to get into first gear. !0 minute fix

@oliver_klozoff

2y↑1

@Mike grazio what are you in the 1970s? No there is a pin that locks the auto adjuster in place for assembly as these are shipped to the line as units. It's meant to be removed when bolted to the engine and when left in will not let the adjuster do its job. Being out of adjustment will (in our case) not let you use the clutch brake, and after a little wear and Peterbilt insisting there was nothing wrong, made the clutch mostly inoperative. Finally got it to a real Peterbilt mechanic in Elko and he warrantied the clutch. Next truck we ordered had the same problem, but the pin was removed from the inspection plate and it was saved.... QA is really lacking on their assembly lines.

@michaelbetancourt6210

2y↑3

That's crazy I always thought Peterbilt was a better quality truck and I picked up a new 359 and had a handful of minor issues

@dannyibarra3687

2y↑4

Why would u drive that off the lot like that!! As much money as u spent they better get that shit right!!

@Thedavidsavage

2y↑11

Nice flip flops. Big time truck driver

@larrymartin6544

2y↑3

Real truck drivers don't wear flip flops! Saw it on a shirt.

@jairov6745

19w↑1

More like big time poser

@jamestorres3262

2y↑3

I would say the main thing being if they could mess up on something so subtle so little what about torquing down the bolts inside the engine or anything the thought of your transmission not being adjusted properly clutch plate not being put in possibly properly is something major that could have not possibly have gotten done right it's like rolling the dice on what $200,000 it's crazy

@curtisnoble.

2y↑3

Yea no. I would’ve returned the truck.

@paulbracewell4915

2y↑22

and you’re wearing sandals lol

@jd8876

1y↑2

Came here for this.

@ham5483

1y↑1

Best comment

@timothyfarris9127

2y↑5

Dealership fixes that before you sign and of course the clutch ain't right. you're wearing flip flops real truckers don't wear flip flops shame on the mess

@porkchop359

2y↑3

They damn well would have fixed that shit before it left there

@thomasstrickland0

2y↑4

That truck should have never left the lot.

@medjoolmaker

2y↑2

Unacceptable for that price tag

@alouisschafer7212

2y↑3

Wouldnt accept the vehicle unless they fix it. A loose crossthreaded bolt and a junk clutch is too much.

@brianwilson8119

2y↑3

The clutch is not adjusted, almost impossible to move the truck, and main thing is it's a pleasure to drive....something doesn't add up here

@keithqueen3554

2y↑2

That's the dealer prep you pay extra for.😂🤣

@chimborazo328

2y↑19

It was finished on a Friday or a monday🤣

@ABCDEFG-bk9gx

2y↑3

The truck was never finished.

@cdl9239

After lunch on a Friday

@ryanhaynes9168

2y↑3

Very nice truck. But for that kind of money man I wouldent of left the lot without everything perfect.

@johnsimpson5406

2y↑5

"Class Pays", huh!!!!! Isn't that the PACCAR catch phrase/ ad motto, for Peterbuilts. You pay, but they don't reciprocate with the equivalent in quality.
A piece of equipment that easily runs into 6 figures, and a monthly payment amount that could support a middle class family of three, at a point just above the Federal Government poverty guidelines.
The monetary equivalent of a 3 bedroom 2 car integral garage 1500 square foot raised ranch on a suburban quarter acre in America's Midwest 25 years ago.
Yes, I would have that rig back at the dealership the following day, especially with the clutch issue!!!
C'mon PACCAR, this is no way to build, and deliver a Peterbilt, to a customer in this day and age. I have listened to driver after driver, or owmer/operators bemoaning the low quality of product coming from the factories 🏭 of Class 7, and 8 manufacturers and like other areas and aspects of American manufacturing, this needs to end!!!!!
We have already witnessed what I told my family and friends 40 years ago, that would happen, if we keep exporting manufacturing overseas, that we will become dependent upon the sources and infrastructure/shipping that we have little or no control over!!!!! The pandemic is the preview. YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THE MAIN ATTRACTION, BUT IT IS ON IT'S WAY.

@six-pack1332

2y↑1

Drove a 2022 389 with 36 miles on it, it had a sleeper door that was fully closed at the bottom and an inch of daylight coming through the top of the door.

@isidorogarcia4803

2y↑1

4th make sure you get an alignment at 25,000 miles or you'll replace the steers way too soon. 5th check the bolts and c-clamps on vertical stacks clamps. 6th make sure the def cover bolts are secure and tight

@johnathanheard2590

2y↑4

All covered under your 40,000 miles shake down #Warranty

@SC-gh6gd

2y↑2

Most companies known for quality back in the day have gone down hill.

@BeastFromTheEast79

1y↑1

Im about to say what Im gonna say and have no regrets.. Stealerships love people like you my man.. Ill fix it later 😂😂… Like Hell…

@halweilbrenner9926

2y↑7

Clutch adjustment. There is no excuse for that.

@chuckcts-v3460

Was he pushing the clutch pedal all the way to the floor? Since it is new that might be the issue. Previous truck he was driving might not have to push the clutch all the way down to shift.

@mr_burky

@Chuck CTS-V You always have to fully push a clutch in to fully engage a clutch brake, especially when the vehicle is not moving. This stops the engagement side of the transmission from spinning so you can put it in gear

@yolgramor7787

2y↑5

That rubber lining is an critical issue. If it isn't glued properly and starts to leak carbon dioxide from your rig can enter the cab and poison u

@johnwelsh4750

1y↑1

Carbon Minoxide, probably NOT !

@minitanker4425

2y↑2

Nice looking big rig you got

@rollingsteady3107

2y↑6

If I can't move it they can keep it!

@davedixon74

2y↑2

That digital dash tho 🔥

@EZ123EZ

2y↑1

For the price I would be pissed and expect alot more of them

@zhbvenkhoReload

2y↑17

Driving a manual transmission just like God intended trucks be

@tommeiner9983

1y↑1

Why do all Americans drive automatic cars then?

@caveman4598

2y↑1

Clutch only used to take off so it a big deal

@donovanevans3019

2y↑10

with all that money spent on that truck, i’ll have em reinspect the entire truck

@rancecraig8672

Best reply yet....true

@maxradford5089

34w

I would have it independently inspected, then demand e erything is fixed.

@Originalgamer022

2y↑6

The best thing is that it's not an aoutomatic.

@piglife5465

2y↑2

Should be better on gas

@chrisleggett685

@Pig life gas?

@charliedavis1464

2y↑1

A $200,000 truck should not have a flaw in it.. I would be pissed... and Pete is the top of the line..

@israelsharp1419

2y↑1

Imagine for a moment what other things that didn't get done right during the entire assembly of about 30,000 parts that make that truck

@chrisreilly1314

2y↑5

These trucks cost as much as a house ,I want what I want

@vincegedeon6583

2y↑1

🇺🇸Beautiful Rig💪

@woodersonandmelbatoast6043

1y↑2

😂😂😂😂 we do a lot of custom trucks for guys. A lot of famous MATS award winning trucks. And the number of brand new, straight from the factory, only miles on it are from factory to our shop, trucks we get with bolts missing, nuts screwed onto self tappers, rivets missing, hucks missing hats and just hanging on, shit just straight up broke, is absolutely mind blowing. I love peterbilts but holy hell the QC is becoming a joke. You pay 250,000$ for a brand new truck just to have to build it yourself. Also that air cleaner bolt has a thread insert which means you’ll be taking that off to grind down the head probably damage your new paint to punch it out and insert a new one.

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