# Service bulletin 02\-173

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10227175
- Published by NHTSA: 2022\-12\-05
- Manufacturer's number: 02\-173
- Manufacturer's date: 2022\-11\-07
- NHTSA component: STRUCTURE

## NHTSA's summary

Certain Model 579 chassis are able to have temporary chassis fairing latches updated to production\-level fairing latches.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2022/MC-10227175-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2022/MC-10227175-9999.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Body and frame

## Vehicles listed

- 2022 PETERBILT 579

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2022010](/recalls/tc/2022010.md), 2022-01-18: Structure
- [22V016000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V016000.md), 2022-01-18: STRUCTURE:BODY:STEP/LADDER

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [14\-036](/bulletins/11030921.md), 2026-04-07, Other: STRUCTURE:BODY. One\-Piece Aluminum Crossmember Repair \- Repair procedures are available to support the replacement of intermediate or midship one\-piece aluminum crossmembers.
- [34\-095](/bulletins/10251177.md), 2024-03-04, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD. Fix As Fail – Dimensions and instructions are available for trimming the radiator recirculation shields to alleviate possible rub to the hood harness. \(ARC 1/22/24\)
- [36\-008](/bulletins/10237152.md), 2023-06-03, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Certain 579 chassis are eligible to receive production level Digital Display software, Digital Display, Lane Keep Assist MUX switches, and Kick Panel.
- [02\-178](/bulletins/10235714.md), 2023-05-05, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE; VISIBILITY. Fix As Fail – Certain 579, and New Model 579 chassis that were manufactured with a Bendix forward looking camera system may experience bracket failure causing the bracket and camera to fall from the windshield.
- [02\-176](/bulletins/10232159.md), 2023-03-01, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. Model 579 A\-pillar fairing adhesive is not properly securing the fairing to the cab structure.
- [02\-169](/bulletins/10214856.md), 2022-07-01, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE. Info Only \- Chassis equipped with a flush mounted battery box between the frame rails, and containing 3 batteries, may experience battery movement on the side where the single battery resides. This bulletin contains a procedure to fabricate a bracket to hold this battery in place.
- [04\-019](/bulletins/10210949.md), 2022-05-05, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. A roof fairing reinforcement kit increases structural support for one\-piece 579 roof fairings that are experiencing fatigue from external forces such as reverse towing.
- [02\-168](/bulletins/10201956.md), 2021-10-05, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. Information Only \- Rear axle Quarter Fenders with less than two inches of clearance between the top of the quarter fender and the bottom of the trailer/equipment are susceptible to damage. The lack of clearance could result in cracked/broken quarter fenders or complete separation if undetected or un\-remedied.

JSON: [/v1/bulletins/10227175](/v1/bulletins/10227175)

[Report an error on this page](https://github.com/wenmar-pro/wenmar-open/issues/new?template=data_correction.yml&title=Data%20correction%3A%20Service%20bulletin%2002-173&page=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.wenmarpro.com%2Fbulletins%2F10227175&vehicle=Service%20bulletin%2002-173)