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VIN 1XPFD40X04D827240 — 2004 Peterbilt 378

Recorded with R I M Trucking Llc · USDOT 1446869

1 recall apply

Vehicle identity

VIN1XPFD40X04D827240
Model year2004
MakePeterbilt
Model378
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License plateIN 2878511 (Indiana)
Last inspected2024-11-21

Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history

These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2024-11-211XPFD40X04D827240IN 2878511R I M TRUCKING LLC · USDOT 1446869

Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.

Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle

R I M Trucking Llc Inactive

USDOT
1446869
MC
1033346
Status
Inactive
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Rochester, IN
Power units
56
Drivers
43
Inspections (24 mo)
0
Crashes (24 mo)
1

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2024-11-21). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1XPFD40X04D827240
Year/Make
2004 Peterbilt
Inspections
1
Open recalls
1

What this means

1XPFD40X04D827240 is a 2004 Peterbilt 378 operated by R I M Trucking Llc (USDOT 1446869). License plate on its inspection records: IN 2878511. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present. 1 NHTSA recall matches the year/make/model.

What this VIN is

2004 Peterbilt 378 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XPFD40X04D827240. It is a truck-tractor built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY at the DENTON, TEXAS plant. Powertrain: ISX engine, 15L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)) places it in Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier.

Roadside inspection & out-of-service record

This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2024-11-21). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2024-11-21) was in Indiana, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.

Operator history

Operated by R I M Trucking Llc (USDOT 1446869) on 2024-11-21 — 1 inspection, none out of service.

Recalls & owner complaints

1 NHTSA safety recall has been issued for the 2004 Peterbilt 378 platform. The most recent, 13V593000, concerns paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2004-2013 peterbilt 379, 357, 378, 367, 388, 365, 389, 385 and 386 trucks manufactured fro… Recalls are issued by make/model/year and may cover only a specific build range, so a match here does not confirm this exact VIN was included.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakePETERBILT
Model378
Model Year2004
Vehicle TypeTRUCK
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassTruck-Tractor
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
G V W RClass 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)
Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier
ManufacturerPETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CityDENTON
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateTEXAS
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Engine ModelISX
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels.
Engine Cylinders6
Displacement L15
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
Fuel Type PrimaryDiesel
Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range.
Brake System TypeAir
Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement.
Drive Type6x4
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
Operator & inspection history
Operated by R I M TRUCKING LLC (DOT 1446869)Last seen 2024-11-21
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in Indiana · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate IN 2878511
Related vehicles
Other vehicles operated by R I M Trucking Llc
Nearby VINs in our inspection database
1 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
NHTSA Campaign
13V593000

Issue: 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 inform

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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 fo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1XPFD40X04D827240 decode to?
VIN 1XPFD40X04D827240 decodes to a 2004 Peterbilt 378 — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: ISX; fuel: Diesel.
Does VIN 1XPFD40X04D827240 have a clean inspection record?
Across 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (latest 2024-11-21), this vehicle was never placed out of service, and no violations were recorded.
Are there recalls on VIN 1XPFD40X04D827240?
1 NHTSA recall matches the 2004 Peterbilt 378 make/model/year, summarized above with the defect and remedy. Recalls apply by build range, so enter this exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether it was included and whether the fix was performed.
What license plate is on VIN 1XPFD40X04D827240?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: IN 2878511 (Indiana).

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