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Peterbilt 579

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

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  • SevereNHTSA·24V433000·2024-12-06

    2025 Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks Steering Linkage Defect

    PACCAR is recalling 2025 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks due to improperly heat-treated ball studs in steering assemblies that may break, causing loss of steering control.

    Product
    KENWORTH — 2025 KENWORTH W990
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • 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·25V436000·2027-02-06

    Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks with lighting and axle control defect

    PACCAR is recalling 2024–2026 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks. A software fault may prevent tail brake lights, headlights, reverse lights, and turn signals from illuminating properly, and may cause lift axles to unexpectedly raise or oscillate.

    Product
    KENWORTH — 2026 KENWORTH T680
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·25V181000·2026-12-03

    [pending] 2025 KENWORTH T680

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 25V181000.

    Product
    KENWORTH — 2025 KENWORTH T680
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·24V233000·2026-03-03

    [pending] 2025 PETERBILT 579

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 24V233000.

    Product
    PETERBILT — 2025 PETERBILT 579
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·24V044000·2026-01-01

    [pending] 2024 KENWORTH W990

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 24V044000.

    Product
    KENWORTH — 2024 KENWORTH W990
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·24V789000·2025-11-10

    [pending] 2025 KENWORTH W990

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 24V789000.

    Product
    KENWORTH — 2025 KENWORTH W990
    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·22V547000·2024-04-07

    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 — 2022 PETERBILT 536
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·23V007000·2024-04-01

    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
    PETERBILT — 2022 PETERBILT 579
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·22V016000·2023-06-01

    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.

    Product
    PETERBILT — 2022 PETERBILT 579
    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
  • HighNHTSA·22V779000·2023-05-10

    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
    PETERBILT — 2023 PETERBILT 367
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·22V631000·2023-05-08

    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
    KENWORTH — 2023 KENWORTH W990
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·22V940000·2023-04-12

    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 — 2022 PETERBILT 579
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·21V719000·2022-04-09

    2022 Peterbilt 567 and 579 ESC warning lamp may not illuminate

    PACCAR is recalling 2022 Peterbilt 567 and 579 vehicles because the Electronic Stability Control malfunction indicator lamp may not illuminate, leaving drivers potentially unaware of ESC failures that could increase crash risk.

    Product
    PETERBILT — 2022 PETERBILT 567
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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