{"vehicle":{"id":"2026_peterbilt_579","year":2026,"make":"Peterbilt","model":"579"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"26V442000","date":"2026-07-08","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE","summary":"PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Peterbilt 579 and 2027 Kenworth T680 tractors. The trailer air connection quick release (QR) valve in the air brake system may have been incorrectly installed, which can cause the trailer to become unstable after the driver applies the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, \"Air Brake Systems.\"","mfr_campaign":"26PACC","units":8,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["579"],"built_from":"2025-03-12","built_to":"2025-03-12","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/26V442000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2025357","date":"2025-06-26","manufacturer":null,"component":"Lights And Instruments","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain trucks, a software problem could cause the stop lamps, low beam headlamps, high beam headlamps, reverse lamps and turn signal lamps not to turn on, or to turn on unexpectedly. This problem could also cause the lift axle(s) to raise or lower on their own.\n\nSafety Risk:\nLamps that don't work properly could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Lift axles that move unexpectedly could increase the risk of injury.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nPACCAR will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to update the vehicle software.","mfr_campaign":"25PACF","units":4428,"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/2025357"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"25V436000","date":"2025-06-26","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE","summary":"PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Kenworth T480, T680, T880, W990, Peterbilt 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589, 2025 Kenworth T180, Peterbilt 535, 2025-2026 Kenworth T280, T380 and L770 vehicles. The tail brake light, upper and lower beam headlights, reverse light, and turn signal may not illuminate as intended. In addition, the lift axles, if lowered, may revert to a raised position, or oscillate up and down when the signal warning lights are activated. As such, 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":"25PACF","units":56260,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["579"],"built_from":"2022-05-27","built_to":"2025-05-23","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/25V436000"}],"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."]}