{"vehicle":{"id":"2015_peterbilt_579","year":2015,"make":"Peterbilt","model":"579"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2020148","date":"2020-04-07","manufacturer":null,"component":"Lights And Instruments","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain trucks, the warning light for the tractor anti-lock brake system (ABS) may not turn on if the system loses power. If this happens, the driver will not get warning that the ABS is not working properly.\nNote: This problem would also cause the traction control (TC) and electronic stability control (ESC) lights not to turn on.\n\nSafety Risk:\nIf a driver is not warned that the ABS is not working properly, there could be an increased risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nPACCAR will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to update the software for the cab control module (CECU).","mfr_campaign":"20PBC / 20KWB","units":65284,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Compliance Mfr","match":"exact","models":["579"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2020148"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"20V199000","date":"2020-04-06","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)","summary":"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.\"","mfr_campaign":"20pbc AND 20KWB","units":460515,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["579"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/20V199000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2020090","date":"2020-03-05","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain trucks, the battery cables to the jump-start terminal may be too long. As a result, the cables could contact and chafe against the left-front suspension leaf spring. If this happens, a short circuit could occur and cause the positive cable to overheat or melt.\nNote: This recall only affects trucks with a left-hand under-hood battery jumper terminal.\n\nSafety Risk:\nAn overheated or melted battery cable could create the risk of a fire.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nThe company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer for an inspection of the jump-start terminal cables. If the cables are too long, they will be replaced.","mfr_campaign":"20PBA","units":2435,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["579"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2020090"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"20V130000","date":"2020-03-04","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":"20PBA","units":35671,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["579"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/20V130000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"18V816000","date":"2018-11-16","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING","summary":"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.\"","mfr_campaign":"18KWF & 18PBC","units":1619,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["579"],"built_from":"2013-03-25","built_to":"2018-10-22","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/18V816000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2018389","date":"2018-07-24","manufacturer":null,"component":"Brakes","summary":"Certain vehicles may fail to conform to the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 121 - Air Brake Systems and CMVSS 136 - Electronic Stability Control Systems for Heavy Vehicles. In the event that the anti-lock brake system (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the ABS indicator lamp may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of ABS, which is contrary to the requirements of the standards. This could result in the loss of ABS function with no warning to the driver, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the cab control module.","mfr_campaign":"18KWD / 18PBB","units":214,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Compliance Mfr","match":"exact","models":["579"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2018389"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2017374","date":"2017-07-27","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"On certain vehicles, the polyfuse for the spotlight could develop a short circuit in the cabin fuse box. A short circuit could result in overheating and melting of the fuse box, and could increase the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the optional polyfuse switch in the spotlight circuit with a standard fuse.","mfr_campaign":"17KWC / 717-B","units":240,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["579"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2017374"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"17V471000","date":"2017-07-25","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":"17KWC and 717-B","units":5731,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["579"],"built_from":"2012-07-13","built_to":"2016-12-14","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/17V471000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"15V456000","date":"2015-07-22","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR","summary":"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 may chafe against a formed metal freon discharge line.","mfr_campaign":"715-K","units":288,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["579"],"built_from":"2011-01-31","built_to":"2015-04-20","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/15V456000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2015317","date":"2015-07-20","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"On certain vehicles equipped with PACCAR MX-13 engines and Leece Neville alternators, the alternator charge cable may chafe against an air conditioning discharge line.  This chafing could lead to damage of the alternator cable's insulation and could lead to an electrical short, increasing the risk of fire, which could result in injury and/or damage to property.  Correction: Dealers will rotate the alternator cable end 180 degrees to provide necessary clearance and reattach the cable to the alternator.","mfr_campaign":"715-K","units":86,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["579"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2015317"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2015189","date":"2015-05-08","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"On certain vehicles equipped with PACCAR MX-13 engines and Delco-Remy 40SI alternators, the alternator charge cable may chafe against an air conditioning discharge line.  This chafing could lead to damage of the alternator cable's insulation and could lead to an electrical short, increasing the risk of fire, which could result in injury and/or damage to property.  Correction: Dealers will rotate the alternator cable end 180 degrees to provide necessary clearance and reattach the cable to the alternator.","mfr_campaign":"15KWE / 515-F","units":140,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["579"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2015189"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"15V270000","date":"2015-05-08","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR","summary":"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 PACCAR MX-13 engines and Delco-Remy 40SI alternators, have alternator charge cables that may chafe against a formed metal freon discharge line.","mfr_campaign":"15KWE and 515-F","units":1494,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["579"],"built_from":"2010-12-13","built_to":"2015-04-20","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/15V270000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"15V132000","date":"2015-03-06","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; TIRES","summary":"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 pressure below the actual correct amount.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, \"Tire selection and rims and motor home/recreation vehicle trailer load carrying capacity information for motor vehicles with a GVWR of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds).\"","mfr_campaign":"215-D","units":213230,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["579"],"built_from":"2005-07-25","built_to":"2016-02-26","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/15V132000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2015095","date":"2015-03-05","manufacturer":null,"component":"Label","summary":"Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 120 - Tire Selection and Rims.  The tire information label may indicate incorrect tire pressure, understated by 5 PSI, or  a tire/rim/inflation pressure combination for which the maximum GAWR is slightly below the GAWR of the vehicle. Underinflated tires may not be capable of supporting the maximum load as reflected by the GAWR and GVWR specified on the certification label, which could cause tire failure resulting in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Manufacturer will mail new tire and rims certification label.","mfr_campaign":"215-D","units":30064,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Compliance Mfr","match":"exact","models":["579"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2015095"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"14V810000","date":"2014-12-29","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR","summary":"PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, and 2015 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, equipped with certain air brake actuators.  The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.","mfr_campaign":"14KWP & 1214L (PB)","units":1623,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["579"],"built_from":"2014-05-23","built_to":"2015-02-13","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/14V810000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2014590","date":"2014-12-23","manufacturer":null,"component":"Brakes","summary":"On certain vehicles, brake chamber diaphragm(s) may not be properly seated. This could lead to brake drag, causing brake overheating or unintended spring brake application. These issues could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the brake chambers.","mfr_campaign":"14KWP / 1214L","units":218,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["579"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2014590"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2014198","date":"2014-05-29","manufacturer":null,"component":"Airbag","summary":"On certain vehicles, a wiring defect could cause the airbag warning lamp to fail to illuminate in the event of a fault with the side curtain airbag system. As a result, a fault could go undetected by the driver, and cause the side airbag to fail to deploy in a crash. This could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will affect repairs.","mfr_campaign":"514-F","units":4,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["579"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2014198"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"14V283000","date":"2014-05-29","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; AIR BAGS","summary":"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 that circuit blows, the side air bag would be disabled but there will not be a warning lamp indicator to notify the operator of the malfunction.","mfr_campaign":"514-F","units":1705,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["579"],"built_from":"2009-10-30","built_to":"2014-05-21","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/14V283000"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}