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Peterbilt 579 · 2021

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  • SevereNHTSA·21V906000·2022-07-11

    PACCAR recalls Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks for brake system defect

    PACCAR is recalling approximately 908 Peterbilt and Kenworth commercial trucks from 2019-2022 for a brake defect that may cause unintended vehicle movement during winching operations. Software updates will be provided free of charge.

    Product
    PETERBILT — 2022 PETERBILT 536
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·21V648000·2022-07-08

    Peterbilt 2021-2022 Commercial Trucks Recalled for Brake System Clearance Defect

    PACCAR is recalling certain 2021-2022 Peterbilt commercial trucks due to insufficient clearance in the Hill Start Assist valve assembly, which may damage the rear brake hose and disable rear braking. Dealers will inspect and repair the assembly free of charge.

    Product
    PETERBILT — 2021 PETERBILT 567
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·21V328000·2021-10-05

    2021 Peterbilt Brake Chamber Defect May Increase Crash Risk

    PACCAR is recalling certain 2021 Peterbilt 348 and 579 vehicles due to brake chamber defects. Incorrectly assembled springs may cause pressure loss and increase crash risk.

    Product
    PETERBILT — 2021 PETERBILT 348
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·24V190000·2025-08-03

    [pending] 2023 KENWORTH T380

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 24V190000.

    Product
    KENWORTH — 2023 KENWORTH T380
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·23V653000·2025-03-09

    Peterbilt 567 and 579 Trucks: Fuel Tank Puncture Risk from Loose U-bolts

    PACCAR is recalling 2021-2024 Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. U-bolts securing the air tank can contact and wear through the fuel tank over time. A punctured tank can leak fuel, increasing the risk of fire.

    Product
    PETERBILT — 2021 PETERBILT 567
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·24V915000·2024-09-12

    Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks Recalled for Faulty Electronic Control Units

    PACCAR is recalling 2021-2025 Kenworth and Peterbilt commercial trucks with defective electronic control units that may fail due to electrical interference, potentially disabling critical safety systems including ABS, traction control, and electronic stability control.

    Product
    KENWORTH — 2021 KENWORTH W900B
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·21V00N000·2023-05-12

    Kenworth and Peterbilt Commercial Trucks Recalled for Methane Detection System Failure

    PACCAR is recalling approximately 1,107 Kenworth and Peterbilt commercial trucks (2016–2022) due to methane detection system power loss. If the system loses electrical power, operators may not detect dangerous methane levels, increasing fire and injury risk.

    Product
    KENWORTH — 2017 KENWORTH T880
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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