Peterbilt 579 recalls

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2027 Peterbilt 579 recalls 4

• Reported Oct. 14, 2026
  Bunk Restraint Webbing Not Secured Properly

  Component: seat belts. 310 vehicles potentially affected.

• Reported Aug. 21, 2026
  Seat Ventilation Harness Can Cause Short Circuit

  Component: seats. 811 vehicles potentially affected.

• Reported July 27, 2026
  Oil Contaminated Power Distribution Center/FMVSS 103

  Component: electrical system. 5,925 vehicles potentially affected.

• Reported July 8, 2026
  Incorrectly Installed Quick Release Valve/FMVSS 121

  Component: service brakes, air. 8 vehicles potentially affected.

2026 Peterbilt 579 recalls 2

• Reported July 8, 2026
  Incorrectly Installed Quick Release Valve/FMVSS 121

  Component: service brakes, air. 8 vehicles potentially affected.

• Reported June 26, 2025
  Insufficient Illumination from Lights/FMVSS 108

  Component: exterior lighting. 56,260 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2025 Peterbilt 579 recalls 7

• Reported June 26, 2025
  Insufficient Illumination from Lights/FMVSS 108

  Component: exterior lighting. 56,260 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported March 24, 2025
  High Voltage Failure Can Cause Loss of Drive Power

  Component: electrical system. 238 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Dec. 10, 2024
  Loss of ABS and Electronic Stability Control

  Component: electrical system. 220,764 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Oct. 23, 2024
  Fuel Pump Failure May Cause Engine Stall

  Component: fuel system, diesel. 5,690 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Do not driveReported June 12, 2024
  Broken Ball Stud May Cause Loss of Control

  Component: steering. 7,410 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported March 27, 2024
  Steering Gear Shaft May Fracture

  Component: steering. 782 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Jan. 25, 2024
  Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly

  Component: steering. 45,887 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2024 Peterbilt 579 recalls 7

• Reported June 26, 2025
  Insufficient Illumination from Lights/FMVSS 108

  Component: exterior lighting. 56,260 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported March 24, 2025
  High Voltage Failure Can Cause Loss of Drive Power

  Component: electrical system. 238 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Dec. 10, 2024
  Loss of ABS and Electronic Stability Control

  Component: electrical system. 220,764 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported March 20, 2024
  Improperly Crimped Connectors In Gear Shifter

  Component: power train. 70,509 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Jan. 25, 2024
  Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly

  Component: steering. 45,887 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Sept. 27, 2023
  U-Bolt May Puncture Fuel Tank

  Component: fuel system, diesel. 1,315 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported March 20, 2023
  Stuck Park Valve Module May Cause Rollaway

  Component: parking brake. 25 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2023 Peterbilt 579 recalls 11

• Reported March 24, 2025
  High Voltage Failure Can Cause Loss of Drive Power

  Component: electrical system. 238 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Dec. 10, 2024
  Loss of ABS and Electronic Stability Control

  Component: electrical system. 220,764 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported March 20, 2024
  Improperly Crimped Connectors In Gear Shifter

  Component: power train. 70,509 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Sept. 27, 2023
  U-Bolt May Puncture Fuel Tank

  Component: fuel system, diesel. 1,315 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported June 13, 2023
  Alternator Positive Cable May Chafe and Cause Fire

  Component: electrical system. 4,967 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported March 20, 2023
  Stuck Park Valve Module May Cause Rollaway

  Component: parking brake. 25 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Jan. 16, 2023
  Loss of Electronic Stability Control/FMVSS 136

  Component: electronic stability control (esc). 46 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Dec. 16, 2022
  Mirror May Detach and Become Road Hazard

  Component: visibility. 2,565 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Oct. 17, 2022
  Display May Freeze/FMVSS 101 & 102

  Component: electrical system. 74,730 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Aug. 17, 2022
  Electrical Short Circuit May Cause Engine Stall

  Component: engine and engine cooling. 1,601 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported July 28, 2022
  Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly

  Component: steering. 47,500 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2022 Peterbilt 579 recalls 15

• Reported March 24, 2025
  High Voltage Failure Can Cause Loss of Drive Power

  Component: electrical system. 238 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Dec. 10, 2024
  Loss of ABS and Electronic Stability Control

  Component: electrical system. 220,764 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported March 20, 2024
  Improperly Crimped Connectors In Gear Shifter

  Component: power train. 70,509 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Sept. 27, 2023
  U-Bolt May Puncture Fuel Tank

  Component: fuel system, diesel. 1,315 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported June 13, 2023
  Alternator Positive Cable May Chafe and Cause Fire

  Component: electrical system. 4,967 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Jan. 16, 2023
  Loss of Electronic Stability Control/FMVSS 136

  Component: electronic stability control (esc). 46 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Dec. 16, 2022
  Mirror May Detach and Become Road Hazard

  Component: visibility. 2,565 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Oct. 17, 2022
  Display May Freeze/FMVSS 101 & 102

  Component: electrical system. 74,730 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported July 28, 2022
  Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly

  Component: steering. 47,500 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Jan. 18, 2022
  Cab Entry Step May Unexpectedly Move

  Component: structure. 3,511 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Dec. 29, 2021
  Methane Detection System May Fail

  Component: electrical system. 1,107 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Nov. 19, 2021
  Work Brake May Unintentionally Disengage

  Component: electrical system. 908 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Sept. 16, 2021
  ESC Indicator Lamp May Not Illuminate/FMVSS 136

  Component: electronic stability control (esc). 19 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Aug. 19, 2021
  Loss of Rear Brake Signal

  Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 163 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Feb. 17, 2021
  Flywheel Capscrews Not Tightened Properly

  Component: engine. 132 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2021 Peterbilt 579 recalls 9

• Reported Dec. 10, 2024
  Loss of ABS and Electronic Stability Control

  Component: electrical system. 220,764 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported March 20, 2024
  Improperly Crimped Connectors In Gear Shifter

  Component: power train. 70,509 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Sept. 27, 2023
  U-Bolt May Puncture Fuel Tank

  Component: fuel system, diesel. 1,315 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported June 13, 2023
  Alternator Positive Cable May Chafe and Cause Fire

  Component: electrical system. 4,967 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Dec. 29, 2021
  Methane Detection System May Fail

  Component: electrical system. 1,107 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Nov. 19, 2021
  Work Brake May Unintentionally Disengage

  Component: electrical system. 908 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Aug. 19, 2021
  Loss of Rear Brake Signal

  Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 163 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported May 10, 2021
  Spring Brake Chamber Assembled Incorrectly

  Component: service brakes, air. 13 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Feb. 17, 2021
  Flywheel Capscrews Not Tightened Properly

  Component: engine. 132 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2020 Peterbilt 579 recalls 6

• Reported April 25, 2022
  Steering Fasteners May Fail

  Component: steering. 17,641 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Dec. 29, 2021
  Methane Detection System May Fail

  Component: electrical system. 1,107 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Nov. 19, 2021
  Work Brake May Unintentionally Disengage

  Component: electrical system. 908 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported March 4, 2020
  Underhood Battery Jumper Cable May Short Circuit

  Component: electrical system. 35,671 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Oct. 15, 2019
  Incorrect Placement of Conspicuity Tape

  Component: visibility. 248 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported May 1, 2019
  Mirror Glass May Detach

  Component: visibility. 3,907 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2019 Peterbilt 579 recalls 8

• Reported April 25, 2022
  Steering Fasteners May Fail

  Component: steering. 17,641 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Dec. 29, 2021
  Methane Detection System May Fail

  Component: electrical system. 1,107 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Nov. 19, 2021
  Work Brake May Unintentionally Disengage

  Component: electrical system. 908 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported April 6, 2020
  Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136

  Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported March 4, 2020
  Underhood Battery Jumper Cable May Short Circuit

  Component: electrical system. 35,671 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Dec. 21, 2018
  Vehicle may Move after Clutch Component Fails

  Component: power train. 25,556 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Nov. 16, 2018
  Missing Reflex Reflectors on Markers/FMVSS 108

  Component: exterior lighting. 1,619 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Sept. 21, 2018
  Fuel Line may Burst if Filter Screen Clogs

  Component: engine and engine cooling. 48,896 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2018 Peterbilt 579 recalls 14

• Reported April 25, 2022
  Steering Fasteners May Fail

  Component: steering. 17,641 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Dec. 29, 2021
  Methane Detection System May Fail

  Component: electrical system. 1,107 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported April 6, 2020
  Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136

  Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported March 4, 2020
  Underhood Battery Jumper Cable May Short Circuit

  Component: electrical system. 35,671 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Sept. 17, 2019
  No Electronic Stability Control System/FMVSS 136

  Component: electronic stability control (esc). 12 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Dec. 21, 2018
  Vehicle may Move after Clutch Component Fails

  Component: power train. 25,556 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Dec. 7, 2018
  Seat Belt may not Adequately Restrain Occupant

  Component: seat belts. 6,857 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Nov. 16, 2018
  Missing Reflex Reflectors on Markers/FMVSS 108

  Component: exterior lighting. 1,619 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Sept. 21, 2018
  Fuel Line may Burst if Filter Screen Clogs

  Component: engine and engine cooling. 48,896 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported June 1, 2018
  Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136

  Component: electronic stability control (esc). 85,626 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Feb. 2, 2018
  Gear Display may not be Accurate/FMVSS 102, 101

  Component: electrical system. 1,938 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Dec. 22, 2017
  Unintended Vehicle Movement/FMVSS 102

  Component: power train. 1,222 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported July 13, 2017
  Fuel Pump May Fail

  Component: fuel system, diesel. 1,737 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Feb. 15, 2017
  Plastic Fuel Fittings may Leak Fuel

  Component: fuel system, other. 465 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2017 Peterbilt 579 recalls 12

• Reported Dec. 29, 2021
  Methane Detection System May Fail

  Component: electrical system. 1,107 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported April 6, 2020
  Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136

  Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported March 4, 2020
  Underhood Battery Jumper Cable May Short Circuit

  Component: electrical system. 35,671 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Sept. 17, 2019
  No Electronic Stability Control System/FMVSS 136

  Component: electronic stability control (esc). 12 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Nov. 16, 2018
  Missing Reflex Reflectors on Markers/FMVSS 108

  Component: exterior lighting. 1,619 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Sept. 21, 2018
  Fuel Line may Burst if Filter Screen Clogs

  Component: engine and engine cooling. 48,896 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported June 1, 2018
  Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136

  Component: electronic stability control (esc). 85,626 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Feb. 2, 2018
  Gear Display may not be Accurate/FMVSS 102, 101

  Component: electrical system. 1,938 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported July 25, 2017
  Spotlight Circuit may not be adequately Protected

  Component: electrical system. 5,731 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported July 13, 2017
  Fuel Pump May Fail

  Component: fuel system, diesel. 1,737 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Feb. 15, 2017
  Plastic Fuel Fittings may Leak Fuel

  Component: fuel system, other. 465 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Nov. 4, 2016
  Incomplete Tread Adhesion Causing Tire Separation

  Component: tires. 202 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2016 Peterbilt 579 recalls 6

• Reported Dec. 29, 2021
  Methane Detection System May Fail

  Component: electrical system. 1,107 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported April 6, 2020
  Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136

  Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported March 4, 2020
  Underhood Battery Jumper Cable May Short Circuit

  Component: electrical system. 35,671 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Nov. 16, 2018
  Missing Reflex Reflectors on Markers/FMVSS 108

  Component: exterior lighting. 1,619 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Sept. 22, 2017
  Tie Rod may Loosen

  Component: steering. 17,737 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported July 25, 2017
  Spotlight Circuit may not be adequately Protected

  Component: electrical system. 5,731 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2015 Peterbilt 579 recalls 4

• Reported April 6, 2020
  Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136

  Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported March 4, 2020
  Underhood Battery Jumper Cable May Short Circuit

  Component: electrical system. 35,671 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Nov. 16, 2018
  Missing Reflex Reflectors on Markers/FMVSS 108

  Component: exterior lighting. 1,619 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported July 25, 2017
  Spotlight Circuit may not be adequately Protected

  Component: electrical system. 5,731 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2014 Peterbilt 579 recalls 3

• Reported April 6, 2020
  Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136

  Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Nov. 16, 2018
  Missing Reflex Reflectors on Markers/FMVSS 108

  Component: exterior lighting. 1,619 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported July 25, 2017
  Spotlight Circuit may not be adequately Protected

  Component: electrical system. 5,731 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2013 Peterbilt 579 recalls 3

• Reported April 6, 2020
  Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136

  Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Nov. 16, 2018
  Missing Reflex Reflectors on Markers/FMVSS 108

  Component: exterior lighting. 1,619 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported July 25, 2017
  Spotlight Circuit may not be adequately Protected

  Component: electrical system. 5,731 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2012 Peterbilt 579 recalls 1

• Reported April 6, 2020
  Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136

  Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2011 Peterbilt 579 recalls 1

• Reported April 6, 2020
  Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136

  Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2010 Peterbilt 579 recalls 1

• Reported April 6, 2020
  Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136

  Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2009 Peterbilt 579 recalls 1

• Reported April 6, 2020
  Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136

  Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2008 Peterbilt 579 recalls 1

• Reported April 6, 2020
  Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136

  Component: electronic stability control (esc). 460,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.