2017 Peterbilt 579 recalls
13 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2017 Peterbilt 579. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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