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Peterbilt 579 · 2023

11 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V181000·2025-03-24

    Peterbilt and Kenworth high voltage contactors can open cutting drive power

    PACCAR is recalling certain 2021-2025 Peterbilt 520, 579 and Kenworth T680 trucks because the high voltage contactors may open, causing a sudden loss of high voltage and drive power.

    Product
    KENWORTH — KENWORTH, PETERBILT T680, 579, 520
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V915000·2024-12-09

    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
    PETERBILT — PETERBILT, KENWORTH 348, W990, 365, 548
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V190000·2024-03-20

    PACCAR gear shifter stalk connectors may lose communication with the transmission

    PACCAR is recalling certain Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks because improperly crimped gear shifter stalk connectors may cause a loss of communication. 70,509 units affected.

    Product
    KENWORTH — KENWORTH, PETERBILT T280, T380, T480, T880
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V653000·2023-09-27

    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 — PETERBILT 579, 567
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V007000·2023-01-16

    Peterbilt 579 and Kenworth T680 electronic stability control software defect

    PACCAR is recalling approximately 46 Peterbilt 579 (2022-2023) and Kenworth T680 (2023) vehicles with faulty electronic stability control software that may underestimate vehicle mass, reducing crash prevention performance. Dealers will provide a free software update.

    Product
    KENWORTH — KENWORTH, PETERBILT T680, 579
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V940000·2022-12-16

    Peterbilt 579 Hood Mirror Assemblies May Break and Fall

    PACCAR is recalling certain 2022–2023 Peterbilt 579 vehicles because the molded hood mirror assemblies may break at the pivot joint and fall into the roadway, creating a road hazard.

    Product
    PETERBILT — PETERBILT 579
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V779000·2022-10-17

    Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks recalled for digital display freeze

    PACCAR is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks whose digital displays may freeze. A frozen display prevents critical safety information like vehicle speed and warning lights from appearing.

    Product
    KENWORTH — KENWORTH, PETERBILT T680, 579, 367, T880
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V631000·2022-08-17

    2023 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks recalled for engine control failure

    PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2023 Kenworth and Peterbilt commercial trucks because the engine control module may short-circuit, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly. An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

    Product
    PETERBILT — PETERBILT, KENWORTH 520, 579, T680, T800B
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V547000·2022-07-28

    Commercial trucks recalled for faulty steering gear assemblies

    PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2022–2023 Peterbilt and Kenworth commercial trucks due to incorrectly assembled steering gears that may fracture. A fractured steering gear can cause loss of steering control, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    PETERBILT — PETERBILT, KENWORTH 365, W990, 367, 389
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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