{"vehicle":{"id":"2023_peterbilt_579","year":2023,"make":"Peterbilt","model":"579"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2025150","date":"2025-03-24","manufacturer":null,"component":"High Voltage","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain electric trucks, the contactors for the high-voltage power system could open. If this happens, there could be a sudden loss of power to the wheels.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nPACCAR will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to update the vehicle software and replace a wiring harness.","mfr_campaign":"25PBC / 25KWC","units":47,"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/2025150"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"25V181000","date":"2025-03-24","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Peterbilt 520, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T680 trucks.  The high voltage (HV) contactors may open, causing a sudden loss of high voltage and a loss of drive power.","mfr_campaign":"25PBC and 25KWC","units":238,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["579"],"built_from":"2021-06-01","built_to":"2024-09-25","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/25V181000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"24V915000","date":"2024-12-09","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE","summary":"PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU).  Please see the recall report for a complete list of models.  Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop functioning.","mfr_campaign":"24KWL 24PBL","units":220764,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["579"],"built_from":"2020-04-06","built_to":"2024-12-04","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/24V915000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"24V190000","date":"2024-03-20","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT","summary":"PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T180, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880 and W990 trucks.  The right-hand gear shifter stalk connectors may have been improperly crimped, resulting in a loss of communication.","mfr_campaign":"24PBE/24KWE","units":70509,"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/24V190000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2024161","date":"2024-03-08","manufacturer":null,"component":"Powertrain","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain trucks, the wiring in the right-hand shift stalk may not be properly connected. As a result, you may not be able to shift the transmission back into gear after coming to a stop.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nPACCAR will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the right-hand shift stalk assembly.","mfr_campaign":"24PBE/24KWE","units":5051,"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/2024161"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2023530","date":"2023-09-27","manufacturer":null,"component":"Fuel System","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain trucks that have the air tank mounted behind the fuel tank, the U-bolts that attach the air tank to the side of the frame may be too long. As a result, a bolt could damage the fuel tank and create a fuel leak.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nPACCAR will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to inspect the clearance of the U-bolts that attach the air tank to the side of the frame. If the bolts are too long, the dealer will cut off the excess length. If the fuel tank has damage from contacting a bolt, it will be replaced.","mfr_campaign":"23PBH","units":11,"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/2023530"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"23V653000","date":"2023-09-27","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY","summary":"PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Peterbilt 579 and 567 trucks.  The U-bolts that attach the air tank to the chassis may contact the fuel tank and over time, wear a hole in the tank.","mfr_campaign":"23PBH","units":1315,"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/23V653000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2023343","date":"2023-06-13","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain trucks, the alternator positive cable could be damaged by contact with a fastener for the left-front spring bracket. If this happens, the cable could create a short circuit.\nNote: This recall only affects trucks equipped with an MX-13 engine and a 160-A alternator.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA short circuit can create the risk of a fire.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nPACCAR will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your truck to a dealership to replace and relocate a fastener for the left-front spring bracket, and ensure the alternator cable is secured properly.","mfr_campaign":"23PBD","units":512,"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/2023343"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"23V423000","date":"2023-06-13","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"PACCAR, Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Peterbilt 579 vehicles equipped with MX-13 engines and 160-amp alternators.  A fastener on the front spring bracket may have been installed with the head on the outside of the frame rail, which can chafe and damage the alternator positive cable.","mfr_campaign":"23PBD","units":4967,"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/23V423000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"23V185000","date":"2023-03-20","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"PARKING BRAKE","summary":"PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Peterbilt 579 trucks.  The Intellipark Tractor Park Valve Module (PVM) may intermittently become stuck in the un-parked position and fail to move into the park position when the park switch is activated.","mfr_campaign":"23PBC","units":25,"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/23V185000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2023007","date":"2023-01-17","manufacturer":null,"component":"Brakes","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain electric trucks, a programming error could cause the electronic stability control program (ESP) to not work correctly.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA stability control system that does not work properly could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nPACCAR will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealership to update the vehicle software.","mfr_campaign":"23PBA / 22KWA","units":11,"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/2023007"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"23V007000","date":"2023-01-16","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)","summary":"PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Peterbilt 579 and 2023 Kenworth T680 vehicles.  Incorrect software in the battery electric heavy duty electronic stability control program may underestimate the mass of the vehicle.  As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 136, \"Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles.\"","mfr_campaign":"23PBA and 23KWA","units":46,"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/23V007000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2022729","date":"2022-12-19","manufacturer":null,"component":"Visual System","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain trucks, the pivot joint for the molded hood mirrors may fail. If this happens, the upper half of a mirror could detach and fall from the truck, if it was not built with a wire harness or tether.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA mirror that falls from the truck could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nPaccar will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealership to inspect the hood mirrors, and replace them if there is no wire harness or tether.","mfr_campaign":"22PBF","units":430,"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/2022729"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"22V940000","date":"2022-12-16","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR","summary":"PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Peterbilt 579 vehicles.  The molded hood mirror assemblies may break at the pivot joint and, if unsecured by a harness or tether, can fall into the roadway.","mfr_campaign":"22PBF","units":2565,"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/22V940000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2022591","date":"2022-10-17","manufacturer":null,"component":"Lights And Instruments","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain trucks, a software problem could cause the instrument cluster display to freeze while driving. As a result, you may not be able to see certain information about the vehicle, including the speedometer, warnings, and malfunction tell-tale graphics.\n\nSafety Risk:\nWarnings and malfunction tell-tale information that does not display could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nPaccar will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the system software.","mfr_campaign":"22PBK/22KWK","units":7491,"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/2022591"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"22V779000","date":"2022-10-17","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL","summary":"PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T680, T880, W990, and Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles.  The digital display may freeze and not display critical safety information.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, \"Control and Displays\" and 102, \"Trans Shift Lever Seq/Starter Interlock/Trans Braking Effect.\"","mfr_campaign":"22KWK and 22PBK","units":74730,"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/22V779000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2022470","date":"2022-08-18","manufacturer":null,"component":"Engine","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain trucks, a problem in the engine control module (ECM) could cause a short circuit. If this happens, the engine could stall and you may not be able to restart it.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nPACCAR will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a Cummins authorized service center to replace the engine control module.","mfr_campaign":"22KWG & 22PBG","units":186,"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/2022470"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"22V631000","date":"2022-08-17","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)","summary":"PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Peterbilt 220, 389, 520, 536, 537, 348, 367, 567, 548, 579, and 2023 Kenworth T680, K270, T440, T880, W990, K370, T280, T380, T480, T800, and W900 vehicles.  The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall.","mfr_campaign":"22KWG and 22PBG","units":1601,"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/22V631000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2022410","date":"2022-07-28","manufacturer":null,"component":"Steering","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain trucks, the steering gear may not have been assembled correctly. As a result, the steering gear could break and cause a loss of steering.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nPACCAR will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the serial number on the steering gear, and replace it, if necessary.","mfr_campaign":"22KWE & 22PBE","units":3041,"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/2022410"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"22V547000","date":"2022-07-28","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"STEERING","summary":"PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T170, T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, T480, T680, T800, T880, W900, W990, C500, and 2022-2023 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, and 579 vehicles.  The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.","mfr_campaign":"22PBE, 22KWE","units":47500,"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/22V547000"}],"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."]}