Peterbilt 579 recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Peterbilt 579, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Jul 8, 2026Crash risk2027 Kenworth T680, 2026–2027 Peterbilt 579 — Service Brakes, Air
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, which can cause the trailer to become unstable after the driver applies the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
26V442000 · 8 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Jun 26, 2025Crash risk2025–2026 Kenworth L770, 2025 Kenworth T180, 2025–2026 Kenworth T280 and 13 other models — Exterior Lighting
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. The tail brake light, upper and lower beam headlights, reverse light, and turn signal may not illuminate as intended. In addition, the lift axles, if lowered, may revert to a raised position, or oscillate up and down when the signal warning lights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
25V436000 · 56K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Mar 24, 2025Crash risk2021–2025 Kenworth T680, 2022–2025 Peterbilt 520, 2022–2025 Peterbilt 579 — Electrical 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 power.
25V181000 · 238 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Dec 9, 2024Crash risk2024–2025 Kenworth C500B, 2023–2025 Kenworth T280, 2022–2023 Kenworth T370 and 20 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop functioning.
24V915000 · 221K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Oct 23, 2024Crash risk2025 Kenworth C500, 2025 Kenworth T680, 2025 Kenworth T800 and 6 other models — Fuel System, Diesel
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 cause a fuel leak, which can result in an engine stall.
24V789000 · 6K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Jun 12, 2024Crash risk2025 Kenworth K270, 2025 Kenworth K370, 2025 Kenworth L770 and 15 other models — Steering
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 assembly may contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud, causing the ball stud to break.
24V433000 · 7K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Mar 27, 2024Crash risk2025 Kenworth T280, 2025 Kenworth T380, 2025 Kenworth T480 and 7 other models — Steering
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, which can cause the gear teeth to crack or fracture.
24V233000 · 782 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Mar 20, 2024Crash risk2021–2025 Kenworth T180, 2021–2025 Kenworth T280, 2021–2025 Kenworth T380 and 13 other models — Power Train
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 stalk connectors may have been improperly crimped, resulting in a loss of communication.
24V190000 · 71K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Jan 25, 2024Crash risk2024–2025 Kenworth L770, 2024–2025 Kenworth T280, 2024–2025 Kenworth T380 and 13 other models — 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 have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.
24V044000 · 46K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Sep 27, 2023Fire risk2021–2024 Peterbilt 567, 2021–2024 Peterbilt 579 — Fuel System, Diesel
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.
23V653000 · 1K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Jun 13, 2023Fire risk2021–2023 Peterbilt 579 — 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 outside of the frame rail, which can chafe and damage the alternator positive cable.
23V423000 · 5K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Mar 20, 2023Crash risk2023–2024 Peterbilt 579 — 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 position when the park switch is activated.
23V185000 · 25 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Jan 16, 2023Crash risk2023 Kenworth T680, 2022–2023 Peterbilt 579 — 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 mass of the vehicle. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
23V007000 · 46 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Dec 16, 2022Crash risk2022–2023 Peterbilt 579 — Visibility
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.
22V940000 · 3K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Oct 17, 2022Crash risk2022–2023 Kenworth T680, 2022–2023 Kenworth T880, 2022–2023 Kenworth W990 and 5 other models — Electrical System
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 such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 102, "Trans Shift Lever Seq/Starter Interlock/Trans Braking Effect."
22V779000 · 75K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Aug 17, 2022Crash risk2023 Kenworth K270, 2023 Kenworth K370, 2023 Kenworth T280 and 18 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
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 engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall.
22V631000 · 2K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Jul 28, 2022Crash risk2022–2023 Kenworth C500, 2022–2023 Kenworth T170, 2022–2023 Kenworth T270 and 24 other models — 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, 537, 548, 567, and 579 vehicles. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
22V547000 · 48K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Apr 25, 2022Crash risk2018–2020 Kenworth T270, 2018–2020 Kenworth T370, 2018–2020 Kenworth T440 and 16 other models — Steering
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 D-Series axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail.
22V277000 · 18K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Jan 18, 2022Crash risk2022 Peterbilt 579 — Structure
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 attachment, causing the fairing assembly to flex.
22V016000 · 4K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Dec 29, 2021Fire risk2020 Kenworth T270, 2021 Kenworth T280, 2018–2020 Kenworth T440 and 5 other models — Electrical System
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 T280 vehicles. The methane detection system will not function if the system loses power.
21V00N000 · 1K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Nov 19, 2021Crash risk2019–2022 Kenworth T880, 2019–2022 Kenworth W990, 2019–2022 Peterbilt 389 and 4 other models — Electrical System
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 disengage the service brakes during winching operations, causing the vehicle to roll.
21V906000 · 908 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Sep 16, 2021Crash risk2022 Peterbilt 567, 2022 Peterbilt 579 — Electronic Stability Control (esc)
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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
21V719000 · 19 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Aug 19, 2021Crash risk2021–2022 Peterbilt 367, 2021–2022 Peterbilt 389, 2021–2022 Peterbilt 567 and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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 to the rear brake hose and loss of the rear brake signal.
21V648000 · 163 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- May 10, 2021Crash risk2021 Peterbilt 348, 2021 Peterbilt 579 — Service Brakes, Air
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 plate to shift.
21V328000 · 13 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Feb 17, 2021Crash risk2021–2022 Kenworth T680, 2021–2022 Kenworth T800B, 2021–2022 Kenworth T880 and 6 other models — 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 the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued, allowing the flywheel to detach.
21V080000 · 132 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Apr 6, 2020Crash risk2008–2020 Kenworth T170, 2008–2020 Kenworth T270, 2008–2020 Kenworth T370 and 20 other models — Electronic Stability Control (esc)
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, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of ABS. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control System on Heavy Vehicles."
20V199000 · 461K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Mar 4, 2020Fire risk2015–2020 Peterbilt 365, 2015–2020 Peterbilt 389, 2015–2020 Peterbilt 567 and 1 other model — Electrical System
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 may be too long, allowing it to chafe against the left front suspension spring and result in an electrical short circuit.
20V130000 · 36K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Oct 15, 2019Crash risk2020 Peterbilt 579 — 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 other drivers on the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
19V733000 · 248 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Sep 17, 2019Crash risk2017–2018 Peterbilt 579 — 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
19V657000 · 12 units · Transportation Power, Inc.
- May 1, 2019Crash risk2020 Kenworth T680, 2020 Kenworth T800, 2020 Kenworth W900 and 2 other models — Visibility
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.
19V340000 · 4K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Dec 21, 2018Crash risk2018–2019 Kenworth C500, 2018–2019 Kenworth T270, 2018–2019 Kenworth T370 and 14 other models — Power Train
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 automated manual transmissions. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.
18V931000 · 26K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Dec 7, 2018Crash risk2018 Kenworth T680, 2018 Kenworth T880, 2018 Peterbilt 567 and 1 other model — Seat Belts
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, possibly causing the assembly to come apart under load, such as in the event of a crash.
18V870000 · 7K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Nov 16, 2018Crash risk2013–2019 Kenworth T680, 2013–2019 Kenworth T880, 2013–2019 Peterbilt 579 — 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 not include a reflex reflector. Since both intermediate side marker lamps and reflex reflectors are required, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
18V816000 · 2K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Sep 21, 2018Crash risk2017–2019 Kenworth C500, 2017–2019 Kenworth T600, 2017–2019 Kenworth T660 and 10 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
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 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.
18V657000 · 49K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Jun 1, 2018Crash risk2015–2018 Kenworth T660, 2015–2018 Kenworth T680, 2015–2018 Kenworth T800 and 4 other models — 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/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of ABS. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control System on Heavy Vehicles."
18V368000 · 86K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Feb 2, 2018Crash risk2017–2018 Kenworth T680, 2017–2018 Kenworth T880, 2017–2018 Peterbilt 567 and 1 other model — Power Train
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 hand stalk shifter. The display that indicates which transmission gear the driver selected may display incorrectly. The display can indicate 'N' when the shifter is set into 'D' or 'R', and the as a result, the truck will not move. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect," and number 101, "Control and Displays."
18V092000 · 2K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Dec 22, 2017Crash risk2018 Kenworth T680, 2018 Kenworth T880, 2018 Peterbilt 567 and 1 other model — Power Train
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 allow the engine to crank briefly even if the transmission shifter is not in neutral. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect."
17V840000 · 1K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Sep 22, 2017Crash risk2016 Kenworth K170, 2016 Kenworth T170, 2016 Kenworth T270 and 24 other models — Steering
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, T880, and W900 trucks equipped with certain Spicer D or E series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
17V593000 · 18K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Jul 25, 2017Fire risk2013–2017 Kenworth T680, 2013–2017 Kenworth T880, 2013–2017 Peterbilt 567 and 1 other model — 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 short.
17V471000 · 6K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Jul 13, 2017Crash risk2018 Kenworth C500, 2018 Kenworth T680, 2018 Kenworth T800 and 7 other models — 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 a fuel pump whose drive gear could possibly slip on its drive shaft, causing a fuel pump function loss, resulting in an engine stall.
17V443000 · 2K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Feb 15, 2017Fire risk2015–2018 Kenworth K370, 2015–2018 Kenworth T680, 2015–2018 Kenworth T880 and 2 other models — Fuel System, Other
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.
17V103000 · 465 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Nov 4, 2016Crash risk2017 Kenworth K370, 2017 Kenworth T270, 2017 Kenworth T370 and 10 other models — 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 trucks manufactured March 7, 2016, to October 5, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Goodyear LHS Load Range G tires, size 295/75R22.5 G399A, that due to incomplete adhesion, have a tire tread that may partially separate.
16V803000 · 202 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Jun 10, 2016Crash risk2017 Kenworth C500, 2017 Kenworth T660, 2017 Kenworth T680 and 10 other models — Electrical System
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, and 587 vehicles manufactured March 10, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with Cummins ISX12 or ISX15 engines and have an engine control module (ECM) that may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning without the ability to restart it.
16V426000 · 3K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Oct 9, 2015Crash risk2011 Kenworth T700, 2012–2013 Peterbilt 579, 2012–2013 Peterbilt 587 — 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 October 1, 2010. The affected trucks are equipped with Fontaine Ultra LT Fifth Wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, have a locking mechanism that may fail to operate or to properly engage.
15V641000 · 290 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Oct 9, 2015Crash risk2016 Kenworth T680, 2016 Kenworth T800, 2016 Kenworth T880 and 4 other models — Power Train
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, to January 9, 2015 and equipped with Eaton Fuller FR 10-speed manual transmissions. In the affected vehicles, when the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral, the reverse gear may stay engaged. When the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to a forward gear position, the transmission may mechanically lock because both the reverse gear and forward gear are simultaneously engaged.
15V639000 · 27 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Sep 24, 2015Crash risk2016 Kenworth T370, 2016 Kenworth T660, 2016 Kenworth T680 and 13 other models — Electrical System
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, 389, 567, 579, and 587 vehicles manufactured August 4, 2015, to August 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning.
15V597000 · 354 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Jul 22, 2015Fire risk2012–2016 Peterbilt 365, 2012–2016 Peterbilt 367, 2012–2016 Peterbilt 384 and 6 other models — Electrical System
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 extended-body Leece Neville alternators, have alternator charge cables that may chafe against a formed metal freon discharge line.
15V456000 · 288 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- May 8, 2015Fire risk2014–2016 Kenworth T660, 2014–2016 Kenworth T680, 2014–2016 Kenworth T880 and 5 other models — Electrical System
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 manufactured December 13, 2010, to April 20, 2015. The affected trucks, equipped with PACCAR MX-13 engines and Delco-Remy 40SI alternators, have alternator charge cables that may chafe against a formed metal freon discharge line.
15V270000 · 1K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Mar 6, 2015Crash risk2006–2016 Peterbilt 357, 2006–2016 Peterbilt 365, 2006–2016 Peterbilt 367 and 10 other models — Tires
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 vehicles may be equipped with Tire and Rim Certification Labels that list a tire pressure below the actual correct amount. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, "Tire selection and rims and motor home/recreation vehicle trailer load carrying capacity information for motor vehicles with a GVWR of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds)."
15V132000 · 213K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Dec 29, 2014Fire risk2015 Kenworth T270, 2015 Kenworth T370, 2015 Kenworth T440 and 11 other models — Parking Brake
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, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, equipped with certain air brake actuators. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.
14V810000 · 2K units · PACCAR Incorporated