Peterbilt 579 recalls
NHTSA lists 60 recall campaigns for the Peterbilt 579; the most recent was received 2026-08-21 (Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater/Cooler). 1 came with a Do Not Drive or Park Outside warning.
Recalls by model year
| Model year | Campaigns | Do Not Drive / Park Outside |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 |
| 2022 | 15 | 0 |
| 2021 | 9 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 | 14 | 0 |
| 2017 | 13 | 0 |
| 2016 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 0 |
| 2013 | 13 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
All Peterbilt 579 campaigns
| Campaign | Received | Component | Problem |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V544000 | 2026-08-21 | Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater/Cooler | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2027 Peterbilt 567, 579, 589 and 2027 Kenworth T680, T880, and W990 vehicles. The seat ventilation harness may be missing heat-shrink, resulting in a short circuit. |
| 26V485000 | 2026-07-27 | Electrical System › Wiring › Power Distribution Module/Ipdm | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2027 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The power distribution center (PDC) box may be contaminated with oil, wh… |
| 26V442000 | 2026-07-08 | Service Brakes, Air › Supply › Quick Release Valve | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Peterbilt 579 and 2027 Kenworth T680 tractors. The trailer air connection quick release (QR) valve in the air brake system may have been incorrectly installed, … |
| 25V436000 | 2025-06-26 | Exterior Lighting › Lighting Control Module › Software | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Kenworth T480, T680, T880, W990, Peterbilt 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589, 2025 Kenworth T180, Peterbilt 535, 2025-2026 Kenworth T280, T380 and L770 vehicles… |
| 25V181000 | 2025-03-24 | Electrical System › Propulsion System | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Peterbilt 520, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T680 trucks. The high voltage (HV) contactors may open, causing a sudden loss of high voltage and a loss of drive pow… |
| 24V915000 | 2024-12-09 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. … |
| 24V789000 | 2024-10-23 | Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth C500, T680, T800, T880, W900, W990, Peterbilt 567, 579, and 589 trucks, equipped with Cummins X15 diesel engines. The fuel pump barrels may fracture and cau… |
| 24V433000 | 2024-06-12 | Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly Do Not Drive | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth K270, K370, L770, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, W900, W990, 2025 Peterbilt 220, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 589 trucks. The tie rod or drag link assem… |
| 24V233000 | 2024-03-27 | Steering › Gear Box › Shaft Sector | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Peterbilt 536, 548, 567, 579, and Kenworth T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, and W990 vehicles. The steering gear sector shaft may have been improperly heat-treated, whi… |
| 24V190000 | 2024-03-20 | Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever And Linkage › Column Shift | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T180, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880 and W990 trucks. The right-hand gear shifter st… |
| 24V044000 | 2024-01-25 | Steering | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, L770, W990, and 2024-2025 Peterbilt 389, 520, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589 trucks. The steering gear assemblies may … |
| 23V653000 | 2023-09-27 | Fuel System, Diesel › Storage › Tank Assembly | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Peterbilt 579 and 567 trucks. The U-bolts that attach the air tank to the chassis may contact the fuel tank and over time, wear a hole in the tank. |
| 23V423000 | 2023-06-13 | Electrical System | PACCAR, Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Peterbilt 579 vehicles equipped with MX-13 engines and 160-amp alternators. A fastener on the front spring bracket may have been installed with the head on the… |
| 23V185000 | 2023-03-20 | Parking Brake | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Peterbilt 579 trucks. The Intellipark Tractor Park Valve Module (PVM) may intermittently become stuck in the un-parked position and fail to move into the park p… |
| 23V007000 | 2023-01-16 | Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Peterbilt 579 and 2023 Kenworth T680 vehicles. Incorrect software in the battery electric heavy duty electronic stability control program may underestimate the … |
| 22V940000 | 2022-12-16 | Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices › Exterior | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Peterbilt 579 vehicles. The molded hood mirror assemblies may break at the pivot joint and, if unsecured by a harness or tether, can fall into the roadway. |
| 22V779000 | 2022-10-17 | Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T680, T880, W990, and Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles. The digital display may freeze and not display critical safety information. As su… |
| 22V631000 | 2022-08-17 | Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Peterbilt 220, 389, 520, 536, 537, 348, 367, 567, 548, 579, and 2023 Kenworth T680, K270, T440, T880, W990, K370, T280, T380, T480, T800, and W900 vehicles. The engi… |
| 22V547000 | 2022-07-28 | Steering | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T170, T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, T480, T680, T800, T880, W900, W990, C500, and 2022-2023 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 536… |
| 22V277000 | 2022-04-25 | Steering › Critical Fasteners | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T880, T800, W900, W990; and 2018-2020 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567, and 579 vehicles. The Dana … |
| 22V016000 | 2022-01-18 | Structure › Body › Step/Ladder | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) 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… |
| 21V00N000 | 2021-12-29 | Electrical System › Wiring | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Peterbilt 567, 579, 2021-2022 Peterbilt 536, 2017-2021 Kenworth T880, 2016-2022 Kenworth T680, 2018-2020 Kenworth T440, 2020 Kenworth T270, and 2021 Kenworth T2… |
| 21V906000 | 2021-11-19 | Electrical System › Software | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Kenworth T880, W990, Peterbilt 567, 579, 389, and 2022 Peterbilt 536, 537 wrecker and auto hauler vehicles. The work brake (winch brake) may unintentionally dis… |
| 21V719000 | 2021-09-16 | Electronic Stability Control (Esc) › Control Module › Software | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Peterbilt 567 and 579 vehicles. The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction indicator lamp may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the… |
| 21V648000 | 2021-08-19 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | PACCAR, Inc. (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Peterbilt 367, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles. The cross member mounted Hill Start Assist valve assembly may have insufficient clearance to the rear axle, causing damage t… |
| 21V328000 | 2021-05-10 | Service Brakes, Air › Disc › Chamber | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021 Peterbilt 348 and 579 vehicles. The spring brake chamber may have been assembled with incorrect springs that were out of specification, which may cause the pressure … |
| 21V080000 | 2021-02-17 | Engine | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Kenworth T680, T880, W990, T800, W900 and Peterbilt 579, 567, 389, 367 vehicles equipped with a Cummins X15 engine. The capscrews that attach the flywheel to th… |
| 20V199000 | 2020-04-06 | Service Brakes, Air › Antilock › Abs Warning Light | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880,… |
| 20V130000 | 2020-03-04 | Electrical System › 12V/24V/48V Battery › Cables | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Peterbilt 365, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles equipped with a left-hand under hood jumper terminal (option code 2539410). The positive battery jumper terminal cable… |
| 19V733000 | 2019-10-15 | Visibility | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Peterbilt 579 vehicles equipped with a sleeper box. The conspicuity tape may have been installed in the incorrect location, affecting the vehicle's visibility to oth… |
| 19V657000 | 2019-09-17 | Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | Transportation Power, Inc. (TransPower) is recalling certain 2017-2018 electric trucks built on Peterbilt 579 chassis. The vehicles do not have stabilization hardware and software that interacts with the braking system. … |
| 19V340000 | 2019-05-01 | Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices › Exterior | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Peterbilt 520 and 579 vehicles and Kenworth T680, T880 and W990 vehicles. The mirror glass may detach from the mirror carrier plate due to inadequate adhesion. |
| 18V931000 | 2018-12-21 | Power Train › Clutch Assembly | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and 2018-2019 Kenworth C500, T270, T370, T440, T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks equipped with a… |
| 18V870000 | 2018-12-07 | Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018 Kenworth T680 and T880, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. The seat belt buckle assemblies on these vehicles may have been glued and not sewn during manufacturing, po… |
| 18V816000 | 2018-11-16 | Exterior Lighting | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Kenworth T680 and T880 and Peterbilt 579 trucks, greater than 30 feet long and equipped with side extender mounted intermediate marker lamp/turn signals that do… |
| 18V657000 | 2018-09-21 | Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Kenworth C500, T600, T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks, as well as Peterbilt 367, 386, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 die… |
| 18V368000 | 2018-06-01 | Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks and 2015-2018 Kenworth T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and… |
| 18V092000 | 2018-02-02 | Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks, all equipped with an automated Eaton UltraShift Plus or Eaton Advantage Transmission with right… |
| 17V840000 | 2017-12-22 | Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018 Peterbilt 567, 579, Kenworth T680, and T880 trucks, equipped with certain Eaton Endurant and PACCAR AMT transmissions. The transmission control module (TCM) may allo… |
| 17V593000 | 2017-09-22 | Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016 Peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389G, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and Kenworth K170, T170, T270, T370, T440, T470,T660, T680, T800,… |
| 17V471000 | 2017-07-25 | Exterior Lighting | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Peterbilt 567 and 579 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks equipped with optional spotlights. The spotlight circuit may not be adequately protected in the event of a s… |
| 17V443000 | 2017-07-13 | Fuel System, Diesel | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, and 2018 Kenworth C500, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks equipped with Cummins ISX 15L engines. These engines have … |
| 17V103000 | 2017-02-15 | Fuel System, Other › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Kenworth K370, T680, T880 and 2017-2018 Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. The plastic fuel tee fittings on these trucks may leak fuel. |
| 16V803000 | 2016-11-04 | Tires | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2017 Kenworth K370, T270, T370, T440, T660, T800 trucks manufactured February 2, 2016, to October 13, 2016, and Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 367, 389, 567, and 579… |
| 16V426000 | 2016-06-10 | Electrical System › Ignition › Module | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2017 Kenworth C500, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles manufactured March 9, 2016, to April 26, 2016 and 2017 Peterbilt 320, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579, an… |
| 15V641000 | 2015-10-09 | Equipment | Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Peterbilt 579 and 587 trucks manufactured February 14, 2011, to December 5, 2012 and 2011 Kenworth T700 trucks manufactured September 21, 2010, to Oc… |
| 15V639000 | 2015-10-09 | Power Train › Manual Transmission | Paccar (Paccar Incorporated) is recalling certain 2016 Kenworth T680, T800, and T880 trucks manufactured January 5, 2015, to January 7, 2015 and 2016 Peterbilt 367, 384, 567, and 579 trucks manufactured January 2, 2015, … |
| 15V597000 | 2015-09-24 | Electrical System › Ignition › Module | Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kenworth T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to August 12, 2015, and 2016 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 386, … |
| 15V456000 | 2015-07-22 | Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 388, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured January 13, 2011, to April 20, 2015. The affected trucks, equipped with… |
| 15V270000 | 2015-05-08 | Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Kenworth T660, T680, T880 trucks manufactured February 18, 2013, to April 10, 2015, and 2011-2016 Peterbilt 386, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufa… |
| 15V132000 | 2015-03-06 | Equipment › Other › Labels | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2006-2016 Peterbilt 587, 579, 567, 389, 388, 387, 385, 382, 379, 378, 367, 365 and 357 trucks manufactured July 25, 2005, to February 26, 2016. The affected ve… |
| 14V810000 | 2014-12-29 | Parking Brake › Conventional › Air | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, and 2015 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T… |
| 14V283000 | 2014-05-29 | Electrical System | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Peterbilt 579, 388, 384, 367, 365, 348, and 337 trucks manufactured October 30, 2009, through May 21, 2014. In the affected vehicles, if power is int… |
| 14V036000 | 2014-02-05 | Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl) | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014 Peterbilt 567 and 579 model chassis manufactured January 29, 2013, through October 9, 2013, and equipped with Allison-brand transmissions. The affected ve… |
| 14V012000 | 2014-01-24 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | PACCAR Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Kenworth T680 chassis manufactured January 1, 2012, through October 14, 2013, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 chassis manufactured January 20, 2012, through October 11, 201… |
| 13V222000 | 2013-05-28 | Electrical System › Ignition › Switch | PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured May 6, 2013, through May 17, 2013; and model year 2014 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, … |
| 13V091000 | 2013-03-13 | Seat Belts | PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks and model year 2013-2014 Peterbilt 567, 579 and 587 trucks equipped with air ride seats. The cables for anchoring the seat belt buckles of bo… |
| 13V048000 | 2013-02-13 | Exterior Lighting | PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks, manufactured from January 18, 2012, through February 1, 2013; and model year 2013-2014 Peterbilt 579 and 567 vehicles, manufactured from Jan… |
| 13V027000 | 2013-01-25 | Electrical System › Software | PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2013 Kenworth T680 vehicles, manufactured from November 29, 2012, through December 6, 2012; and model year 2013 Peterbilt 579 and 567 vehicles, manufactured from August 28, 2012, th… |
| 12V214000 | 2012-05-16 | Service Brakes, Air › Supply › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth t680, and peterbilt 579 vehicles, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 121, "Air brake systems." These vehi… |
A recall covers a make, model and year range; whether one specific vehicle is affected or already repaired is confirmed by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or by a dealer. Recall repairs are free. Source: NHTSA recall flat file (public domain), campaigns received since January 2010.
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