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HighNHTSA·22V016000·Announced 2022-01-18

2022 Peterbilt 579 chassis step bolts may loosen and cause injury

Bolts securing the chassis fairing step assembly on certain 2022 Peterbilt 579 vehicles may loosen and fracture. This can cause the step to move unexpectedly while entering or exiting the cab, increasing the risk of injury.

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: Score 3 (High) applies because this is a risk-of-harm vehicle component defect where injury has not yet been reported. The cab step can move unexpectedly while entering or exiting, creating a genuine fall hazard, but no injuries or illnesses have been documented in the source.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2022 Peterbilt 579 vehicles equipped with chassis fairings. The bolts that hold the chassis fairing step assembly in the closed position may loosen and fracture the latch attachment, causing the fairing assembly to flex.

A partially unsecured cab step can unexpectedly move while entering or exiting the cab, increasing the risk of injury to the operator or maintenance personnel.

The recall affects approximately 3,511 vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 11, 2022.

Owners should contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 to schedule recall service. Dealers will replace the fasteners and add a bracket free of charge. Additional information is available at www.nhtsa.gov or by calling 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PETERBILT 579
Brand
PETERBILT
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck / Step Assembly
Hazard
Affected units
3,511

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 (1)

  • 579

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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