The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14V036000·Announced 2014-02-05

Peterbilt 567 and 579 Trucks Recalled for Missing Shifter Light Wiring

PACCAR is recalling 2014 Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks because missing wiring may prevent the gear indicator from illuminating, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect could lead to unintentional vehicle movement and crashes, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain model year 2014 Peterbilt 567 and 579 chassis manufactured between January 29, 2013, and October 9, 2013. These vehicles are equipped with Allison-brand transmissions and may be missing the wiring required to illuminate the shifter pad backlighting. This defect causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."

Without the transmission shifter being illuminated, drivers may not be able to easily identify the current gear. This lack of visibility could result in unintentional vehicle movement, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

The recall began on March 11, 2014. Dealers will install the missing wiring free of charge. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-940-591-4220 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PETERBILT 579, 567
Brand
PETERBILT
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
35

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • 579
  • 567

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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