2013 PETERBILT 579
13 recalls, 1 complaints - 81 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
18V816000 Nov 16, 2018
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Consequence
Missing reflex reflectors can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will install reflex reflective tape, free of charge. The recall began January 15, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's number for this recall is 18KWF, and 18PBC.
17V471000 Jul 25, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
A short in the spotlight circuitry may increase the risk of a fire at the cab fuse block.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will change the polyfuse switch in the spotlight circuit to a standard fuse, free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2017. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 17KWC and 717-B.
15V641000 Oct 9, 2015
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
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 Wh... Read more
Consequence
If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on December 7, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Paccar's numbers for this r... Read more
15V456000 Jul 22, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Defect Description
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 ma... Read more
Consequence
If the alternator cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the alternator charge cable away from the metal freon line and install a plastic insulator on the cable end, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Peterbilt's n... Read more
15V270000 May 8, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
If the alternator cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the alternator charge cable away from the metal freon line, free of charge. PACCAR issued an interim notification to owners on July 10, 2015. The recall began on September 16, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 o... 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.
14V283000 May 29, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
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 interrupted to the seat electronic control unit (ECU), such as when the fuse for t... Read more
Consequence
Without a warning of a problem existing in the side air bag system, the driver may continue to operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury from the side air bag not deploying in the event of a rollover.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will install a new electrical harness to correct them problem, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's number for this recall is 514-F.
14V012000 Jan 24, 2014
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Defect Description
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, 2013, and equipped with Inteva-brand door latch assemblies. In the affected vehicl... Read more
Consequence
If the door latch assembly becomes permanently locked while closed occupants could be prevented from exiting the vehicle in the event of a crash or fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right door latch assemblies with new assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2014. Customers may contact Paccar at 1-425-468-8228. Kenworth's number for this recall is 14KWB. Peterbilt's number for this recall is 1... Read more
13V091000 Mar 13, 2013
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
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 both the driver and passenger seat may fray.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, a frayed seat belt could cause the belt to separate from the seat, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace both seat belt buckle assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2013. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.
13V048000 Feb 13, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
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 January 20, 2012, through January 31, 2013. The Exterior Lights Self-Test switch i... Read more
Consequence
An unexpected loss of lighting during vehicle operation may reduce the driver's ability to see other vehicles, pedestrians, or objects, as well as reduce the truck's visibility to other drivers or pedestrians, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will disable the Exterior Lights Self-Test software parameter and remove the Exterior Lights Self-Test switch and install a switch plug in its place. The services will be offered free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2013. Owners may contact Kenwo... Read more
13V027000 Jan 25, 2013
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Defect Description
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, through December 31, 2012. These vehicles were equipped with the air suspension d... Read more
Consequence
An unexpected re-inflation of the suspension could result in personal injury to a person near the rear suspension.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software. The recall will begin during February 2013. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.
12V214000 May 16, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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 VEHICLES EXCEED THE BRAKE TIMING TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 121 FOR TRAILER CIRCUIT... Read more
Consequence
THE LONGER BRAKE APPLY TIME MAY RESULT IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
PACCAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTALL A RELAY VALVE ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. ALL THE VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED. OWNER MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440 AND PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4196.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Mar 4, 2013
Incident date: Feb 25, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TRACTOR TRAILER MODEL PETERBILT 579. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS DID NOT HAVE A PROTECTING GUARD AND ALLOWED WIND TURBULENCE TO CREATE WATER PUDDLES ON THE WINDOWS AND CAUSED OBSTRUCTION TO THE DRIVER'S VIEW. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2013 PETERBILT 579
81 manufacturer communications from 46 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 11 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 6 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 4 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 3 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 3 |
| 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL | 3 |
01-079
Jun 23, 2023
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Fix-as-Fail - HVAC Intermittently Stops Blowing Cold Air
01-079
Jun 23, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
Fix-as-Fail - HVAC Intermittently Stops Blowing Cold Air
01-079
Jun 23, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Fix-as-Fail - HVAC Intermittently Stops Blowing Cold Air
02-161
Apr 13, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
Non-Safety Campaign- Chassis Fairings become loose and rattle.
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.
01-079
Nov 11, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Fix as Fail The HVAC system, on model 579 and 567 vehicles manufactured since 1/20/2012 may have inadequate temperature control. The HVAC may intermittently stop blowing cold air, typically after a truck restart. Driver may notice the syst
02-158
Aug 25, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Fix as Fail: Peterbilt has determined that certain model 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks, built between 4/13/2010 and 3/16/2020 and equipped with a flush mounted battery box, utilized rubber washers that co
02-158
Aug 25, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Fix as Fail: Peterbilt has determined that certain model 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks, built between 4/13/2010 and 3/16/2020 and equipped with a flush mounted battery box, utilized rubber washers that co
02-158
Aug 25, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
Fix as Fail: Peterbilt has determined that certain model 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks, built between 4/13/2010 and 3/16/2020 and equipped with a flush mounted battery box, utilized rubber washers that co
02-158
Aug 25, 2020
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Fix as Fail: Peterbilt has determined that certain model 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks, built between 4/13/2010 and 3/16/2020 and equipped with a flush mounted battery box, utilized rubber washers that co
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
34-086
Mar 26, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Fix as Fail: Peterbilt has determined in model 567 and 579 vehicles built after 2011, the door harnesses may fail due to repeated door open and close cycles. Resolution is to replace the door harness with a more robust designed harness if
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.
03-071
Dec 18, 2019
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Information Only - Vehicles built with NAMUX software from 2013 to present may experience accuracy issues with the tachometer. The issue can be temporarily resolved using any one of the included procedures.
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.
16-041
Sep 27, 2019
020000 SUSPENSION
Non Safety Campaign: Peterbilt has determined that certain Model 365, 384, 386, 388, 389, 3895, 587 and 579 vehicles built between March 27, 2012 and January 20, 2019 with Flex Air suspension in a 6x2 configuration have U-bolts that may fa
TIB43-062
Sep 27, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information Only ??A?A? This bulletin provides information about the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Periodic Smoke Inspection Program (PSIP) and Heavy Duty Vehicle Inspection Program (HDVIP).
TIB43-062
Sep 27, 2019
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Information Only ??A?A? This bulletin provides information about the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Periodic Smoke Inspection Program (PSIP) and Heavy Duty Vehicle Inspection Program (HDVIP).
42-058
Aug 23, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Fix-As-Fail: Two separate causes have been identified as root cause of intermittent low coolant indicator illumination.
01-073
Aug 2, 2019
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Fix as Fail HVAC system may demonstrate inadequate temperature control, be stuck in defrost mode, or have intermittent changes in fan speed that can be remedied with an updated HVAC software.
01-073
Aug 2, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Fix as Fail HVAC system may demonstrate inadequate temperature control, be stuck in defrost mode, or have intermittent changes in fan speed that can be remedied with an updated HVAC software.
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.
15-17
Feb 9, 2018
121300 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
Fix-As-Fail - Low Beam Headlamp Bulb Diagnosis (Inspect Bulb and Connector)
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.
817-1
Sep 28, 2017
210000 TRAILER HITCHES
Non Safety Campaign: The circuit for the Trailer Hotline/Trailer Power may not be properly protected on Model 567/579 vehicles equipped with this option.
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.
20-16
Sep 12, 2017
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Fix-As-Fail: HVAC panel and temperature mode doors are failing for certain 579 and 567 models.
20-16
Mar 3, 2017
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
FIX-AS-FAIL: PETERBILT 567/579 HVAC PANEL AND TEMPERATURE MODE DOORS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY
19-16
Jan 16, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
FIX-AS-FAIL: MOLDED AIR INTAKE PIPE MAY CRACK ALLOWING DUST TO INTRUDE INTO ENGINE. PROCEDURE IS PROVIDED FOR INSPECTING AND REPLACING THE AIR INTAKE PIPE.
816-2
Dec 19, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
NON-SAFETY CAMPAIGN: REPLACE THE MOLDED AIR INTAKE PIPE, WHICH CAN CRACK AND ALLOW ROAD DEBRIS INTO THE ENGINE. DEBRIS ENTERING THROUGH THE INTAKE MAY CAUSE SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE.
816-2
Dec 19, 2016
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
NON-SAFETY CAMPAIGN: REPLACE THE MOLDED AIR INTAKE PIPE, WHICH CAN CRACK AND ALLOW ROAD DEBRIS INTO THE ENGINE. DEBRIS ENTERING THROUGH THE INTAKE MAY CAUSE SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE.
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.
RN-514-1
Aug 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
PETERBILT: THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER, ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, WAS MANUFACTURED WITH DOT4 FLUID FOR CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER, MAY SEIZED DUE TO BORATE CRYSTALS FORMING. REPLACE DOT4 FLUID WITH DOT3 FLUID. MODELS 2013 579, 567, 587. *PE
SB-E-097
Jun 27, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
PETERBILT: THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATES DUE TO AN ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) SOFTWARE ISSUE, REAR NOX SENSOR, OPERATING CORRECTLY. *PE
SB-E-097
Jun 27, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
PETERBILT: THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATES DUE TO AN ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) SOFTWARE ISSUE, REAR NOX SENSOR, OPERATING CORRECTLY. *PE
SB-114
Jan 13, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PETERBILT: INSTRUCTION INFORMATION IS BEING PROVIDED REGARDING THE SHIPPING OF SLEEPER ROOF FAIRING (72" AND 80"), WITH VEHICLE, FROM FACTORY. MODEL 579, 567. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB-114
Jan 13, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
PETERBILT: INSTRUCTION INFORMATION IS BEING PROVIDED REGARDING THE SHIPPING OF SLEEPER ROOF FAIRING (72" AND 80"), WITH VEHICLE, FROM FACTORY. MODEL 579, 567. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE
RN-10132
Nov 11, 2013
176100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
PETERBILT: SOME TRUCKS ARE MISSING HOOD LATCH REINFORCEMENT SPACER AND WOULD NEED INSTALLATION OF SPACERS ON EACH SIDE OF HOOD (LENGTH 117"). MODEL 579. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE
RN-713-1
Sep 10, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
PETERBILT: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE RH U/C AERODYNAMIC CLOSEOUTS HAVE INCORRECT CUTOUT LOCATIONS FOR AFTER TREATMENT HARNESS AND CLOSEOUT LOCATIONS NEED MODIFICATION TO ALLOW CORRECT ROUTING OF RH U/C AFTER TREATME
RN-813-2
Sep 10, 2013
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PETERBILT: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON SOME TRUCKS, WITH QUALCOMM, THE SPEAKER FOR QUALCOMM WAS NOT INSTALLED, AND NEEDS TO BE INSTALL. MODEL 579. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE
RN-813-2
Sep 10, 2013
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
PETERBILT: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON SOME TRUCKS, WITH QUALCOMM, THE SPEAKER FOR QUALCOMM WAS NOT INSTALLED, AND NEEDS TO BE INSTALL. MODEL 579. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE
RN-813-2
Sep 10, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
PETERBILT: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON SOME TRUCKS, WITH QUALCOMM, THE SPEAKER FOR QUALCOMM WAS NOT INSTALLED, AND NEEDS TO BE INSTALL. MODEL 579. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE
RN-713-1
Sep 10, 2013
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PETERBILT: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE RH U/C AERODYNAMIC CLOSEOUTS HAVE INCORRECT CUTOUT LOCATIONS FOR AFTER TREATMENT HARNESS AND CLOSEOUT LOCATIONS NEED MODIFICATION TO ALLOW CORRECT ROUTING OF RH U/C AFTER TREATME
RN-413-1
Jun 4, 2013
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
PETERBILT: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CERTAIN TRUCKS, WITH CUMMINS ENGINE, HAVE EXPERIENCE LOSS OF POWER TO AFTER TREATMENT COMPONENTS AND NEED TO SWITCH THE FUSES FROM 5 AMP TO 10 AMP. MODELS 320, 587, CONVENTIONAL.
FRN-413-9
May 31, 2013
120000 LIGHTING (PWS)
PETERBILT: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WHILE TRUCK IS MOVING, AND EXTERIOR LIGHT SWITCH IS ACTIVATED, WILL CAUSE LIGHTS TO GO OUT AND SWITCH PLUG NEEDS REPLACING AND SOFTWARE UPDATED. MODELS 567, 579. NO MODEL YEARS LI
RN-213-1
Mar 14, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
PETERBILT: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON SOME TRUCKS, ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIONS IS PROVIDED TO ASSIST WITH PREPRODUCTION PARTS, RETROFIT FOR INTERIOR, WHICH IS WITH CURRENT PRODUCTION PARTS. MODELS 2012 579.
RN-113-1
Jan 31, 2013
176100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
PETERBILT: A DESIGN CHANGE, FOR HOOD LATCH AREA, PROVIDING REINFORCEMENT OF INSTALLED HOOD FAILING TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS ON SOME TRUCKS. MODEL 579. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
RN-113-1
Jan 31, 2013
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
PETERBILT: A DESIGN CHANGE, FOR HOOD LATCH AREA, PROVIDING REINFORCEMENT OF INSTALLED HOOD FAILING TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS ON SOME TRUCKS. MODEL 579. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
RN-612-1
Aug 15, 2012
130000 VISIBILITY
PETERBILT: CERTAIN MODEL YEAR TRUCK MAY EXPERIENCE ISSUES WITH MIRROR CONTROLS, DOOR LOCKS AND WINDOWS PERFORMING PROPERLY. UPDATED SOFTWARE AND PARTS NEED TO BE REPLACED ACCORDING TO REPAIR NOTICE. MODEL 2013 579. *PE
RN-712-2
Aug 15, 2012
220000 SEATS
PETERBILT: CERTAIN TRUCKS HAVE SUSPENSION LINKAGE (UPGRADE) ON SEAT, WITH AN INSTALLED SUPPORT BRACKET DESIGNED TO REDUCED THE MOVEMENT. MODEL 2013 579. *PE
RN-612-1
Aug 15, 2012
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
PETERBILT: CERTAIN MODEL YEAR TRUCK MAY EXPERIENCE ISSUES WITH MIRROR CONTROLS, DOOR LOCKS AND WINDOWS PERFORMING PROPERLY. UPDATED SOFTWARE AND PARTS NEED TO BE REPLACED ACCORDING TO REPAIR NOTICE. MODEL 2013 579. *PE
RN-612-1
Aug 15, 2012
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
PETERBILT: CERTAIN MODEL YEAR TRUCK MAY EXPERIENCE ISSUES WITH MIRROR CONTROLS, DOOR LOCKS AND WINDOWS PERFORMING PROPERLY. UPDATED SOFTWARE AND PARTS NEED TO BE REPLACED ACCORDING TO REPAIR NOTICE. MODEL 2013 579. *PE
RN-612-1
Aug 15, 2012
135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
PETERBILT: CERTAIN MODEL YEAR TRUCK MAY EXPERIENCE ISSUES WITH MIRROR CONTROLS, DOOR LOCKS AND WINDOWS PERFORMING PROPERLY. UPDATED SOFTWARE AND PARTS NEED TO BE REPLACED ACCORDING TO REPAIR NOTICE. MODEL 2013 579. *PE
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 (current) | 13 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | View |