2008 PETERBILT 579
2 recalls, 0 complaints - 36 TSBs
20V199000 Apr 6, 2020
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Defect Description
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-lo... Read more
Consequence
If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the NAMUX software within the cab control module, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on June 4, 2020. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer se... Read more
15V132000 Mar 6, 2015
TIRES
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Consequence
If the tires are underinflated due to the incorrect inflation pressure listed on the label, the truck may not be able to carry the maximum gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) load listed without experiencing tire failure which would increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Peterbilt will notify owners and mail them a corrected Tire and Rim certification label, free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 215-D.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2008 PETERBILT 579
36 manufacturer communications from 20 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 |
| 046600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 2 |
| 036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 2 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
32-018
Feb 25, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Non-Safety Campaign a?? Chassis with the City Horn option may generate unexpected alerts. A VECU software update is available to resolve the issue.
32-017
Feb 25, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Non-Safety Campaign a?? The batteries may drain quickly due to the VECU not going to sleep. Updated VECU software is available to resolve the issue.
02-160
Feb 10, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Information Only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
02-160
Feb 10, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information Only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
02-160
Feb 10, 2021
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Information Only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
02-160
Feb 10, 2021
130000 VISIBILITY
Information Only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
43-067
Jun 10, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
Fix as Fail: For all conventional models, except 387/587, equipped with Side-of-Cab (a??SOCa??) exhaust and built from 03/6/2006 to 1/20/2020, the clamps that secure the SOC exhaust stacks may not be tightened properly. This may allow the
43-067
Jun 10, 2020
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Fix as Fail: For all conventional models, except 387/587, equipped with Side-of-Cab (a??SOCa??) exhaust and built from 03/6/2006 to 1/20/2020, the clamps that secure the SOC exhaust stacks may not be tightened properly. This may allow the
32-015
Jun 8, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplet
11-001
May 29, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
Information only: Hendrickson Softek front axle maintenance intervals and requirements.
18PBB
Apr 30, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Safety Recall Bulletin: Updated with permanent repair path for phase 1 vehicles. The Tractor ABS Lamp May Not Illuminate When ABS Controller Loses Battery and/or Ignition Power. NHTSA recall number is 18V368. Non compliance to FMVSS and
18PBB
Apr 30, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Safety Recall Bulletin: Updated with permanent repair path for phase 1 vehicles. The Tractor ABS Lamp May Not Illuminate When ABS Controller Loses Battery and/or Ignition Power. NHTSA recall number is 18V368. Non compliance to FMVSS and
18PBB
Apr 30, 2020
046600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Safety Recall Bulletin: Updated with permanent repair path for phase 1 vehicles. The Tractor ABS Lamp May Not Illuminate When ABS Controller Loses Battery and/or Ignition Power. NHTSA recall number is 18V368. Non compliance to FMVSS and
18PBB
Apr 30, 2020
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Safety Recall Bulletin: Updated with permanent repair path for phase 1 vehicles. The Tractor ABS Lamp May Not Illuminate When ABS Controller Loses Battery and/or Ignition Power. NHTSA recall number is 18V368. Non compliance to FMVSS and
20 PBC
Apr 15, 2020
046600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Safety Recall Interim Bulletin: The Tractor ABS Lamp May Not Illuminate When ABS Controller Loses Battery and/or Ignition Power. NHTSA recall number is 20V199 Non compliance to FMVSS and CMVSS 121 and 136. Resolution is to Reflash softwa
20 PBC
Apr 15, 2020
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Safety Recall Interim Bulletin: The Tractor ABS Lamp May Not Illuminate When ABS Controller Loses Battery and/or Ignition Power. NHTSA recall number is 20V199 Non compliance to FMVSS and CMVSS 121 and 136. Resolution is to Reflash softwa
20 PBC
Apr 15, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Safety Recall Interim Bulletin: The Tractor ABS Lamp May Not Illuminate When ABS Controller Loses Battery and/or Ignition Power. NHTSA recall number is 20V199 Non compliance to FMVSS and CMVSS 121 and 136. Resolution is to Reflash softwa
20 PBC
Apr 15, 2020
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Safety Recall Interim Bulletin: The Tractor ABS Lamp May Not Illuminate When ABS Controller Loses Battery and/or Ignition Power. NHTSA recall number is 20V199 Non compliance to FMVSS and CMVSS 121 and 136. Resolution is to Reflash softwa
32-016
Mar 17, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
34-085
Mar 3, 2020
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Information Only a?? Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
34-085
Mar 3, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information Only a?? Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
34-085
Feb 28, 2020
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Information Only: Vehicles may have the connector seal on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to sensor corrosion.
34-085
Feb 28, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information Only: Vehicles may have the connector seal on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to sensor corrosion.
01-075
Nov 6, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the A/C compressor.
34-066
Jun 10, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information Only - Quick Reference Guide for Electric harness damage repairs.
34-077
Apr 8, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information Only: Proper instructions for closure of power distribution box cover to prevent corrosion.
34-077
Apr 8, 2019
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Information Only: Proper instructions for closure of power distribution box cover to prevent corrosion.
13-049
Jan 4, 2019
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Information: Bendix ACOM Software version 6.16.5.0 for diagnostics may introduce an unrecoverable error. Notice to dealers to replace this version with older software version until Bendix introduces new version.
03-064
Jul 23, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information - Recommended Practices for Updating ESA Software
32-010
Apr 6, 2018
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Information only - Customer installed inverters may be wired incorrectly.
32-010
Apr 6, 2018
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Information only - Customer installed inverters may be wired incorrectly.
32-010
Apr 6, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information only - Customer installed inverters may be wired incorrectly.
19-17
Dec 13, 2017
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Informational Only - Peterbilt 579 aero bumper radar cover license plate grommets require 1/4"x 20 x 3/4"long fasteners.
15-16
Sep 27, 2017
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Fix-As-Fail: Repair for horizontal exhaust diffuser configurations with broken brackets or cracked diffuser.
18-16
Nov 7, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
FIX-AS-FAIL: AN INTERNAL ISSUE MAY CAUSE SOME HVAC MODE DOOR ACTUATORS TO FAIL. THIS WILL CAUSE THE HVAC SYSTEM TO ACT ERRATICALLY OR CONSTANTLY TURN ON AND OFF.
116-1
Jul 13, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
SmartNav 2.0 Hardware retrofit for quality validation and vehicle validation units.
PETERBILT 579 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PETERBILT 579 across all model years (2006, 2027).
159
Total Recalls
57
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
5
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
PETERBILT 579 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2024 | 7 | 3 | View |
| 2023 | 11 | 3 | View |
| 2022 | 15 | 9 | View |
| 2021 | 9 | 1 | View |
| 2020 | 6 | 5 | View |
| 2019 | 8 | 4 | View |
| 2018 | 14 | 12 | View |
| 2017 | 13 | 3 | View |
| 2016 | 11 | 4 | View |
| 2015 | 9 | 6 | View |
| 2014 | 12 | 5 | View |
| 2013 | 13 | 1 | View |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2008 (current) | 2 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | View |