Recalls for 2018 Peterbilt 579
17 total recalls found.
DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2017-02-21Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2015-2018 kenworth k370, t680, t880 and 2017-2018 peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. The plastic fuel tee fittings on these trucks may leak fuel.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Kenworth and peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect fuel tees, free of charge. The recall began on april 13, 2017. Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 and peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Paccar's numbers for this recall is 17kwa and 217-a.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Safercar. Gov
DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Posted on: 2017-07-17Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, and 2018 kenworth c500, t680, t800, t880 and w900 trucks equipped with cummins isx 15l engines. These engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear could possibly slip on its drive shaft, causing a fuel pump function loss, resulting in an engine stall.
Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Cummins will notify the vehicle purchaser, and cummins dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began july 1, 2017. Owners may contact cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or paccar customer service at 1-425-468-7400. Paccar's number for this recall is c1909.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Safercar. Gov
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Posted on: 2018-06-07Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks and 2015-2018 kenworth t660, t680, t800, t880 and w900 trucks. 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.
Consequence
If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the abs functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will update the namux software within the cab control module, free of charge. Paccar issued owners an interim notification on july 30, 2018. Owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-918-259-3258 or kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Safercar. Gov
DEFECT #4 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Posted on: 2018-06-07Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks and 2015-2018 kenworth t660, t680, t800, t880 and w900 trucks. 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.
Consequence
If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the abs functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will update the namux software within the cab control module, free of charge. Paccar issued owners an interim notification on july 30, 2018. Owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-918-259-3258 or kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Safercar. Gov
DEFECT #5 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Posted on: 2018-09-27Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2017-2019 kenworth c500, t600, t660, t680, t800, t880 and w900 trucks, as well as peterbilt 367, 386, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, equipped with cummins isx15 or x15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.
Consequence
If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Cummins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect fuel pump cooling circuit screen, free of charge. The recall began november 21, 2018. Owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's number for this recall is 18e081.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Safercar. Gov
DEFECT #6 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2019-01-31Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and 2018-2019 kenworth c500, t270, t370, t440, t660, t680, t800, t880 and w900 trucks equipped with automated manual transmissions. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.
Consequence
Unintended movement of a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission control module, free of charge. The recall began february 23, 2019. Owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 18pbe and 18kwh.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Safercar. Gov
DEFECT #7 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Posted on: 2018-02-06Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 kenworth t680 and t880 trucks, and peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks, all equipped with an automated eaton ultrashift plus or eaton advantage transmission with right hand stalk shifter. The display that indicates which transmission gear the driver selected may display incorrectly. The display can indicate 'n' when the shifter is set into 'd' or 'r', and the as a result, the truck will not move. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 102, transmission shift lever sequence/starter interlock/transmission braking effect, and number 101, control and displays.
Consequence
A truck that does not move as expected can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will install a transmission software update, free of charge. The recall began on march 9, 2018. Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's numbers for this recall is 18kwa and 118-a.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Safercar. Gov
DEFECT #8 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Posted on: 2018-02-06Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 kenworth t680 and t880 trucks, and peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks, all equipped with an automated eaton ultrashift plus or eaton advantage transmission with right hand stalk shifter. The display that indicates which transmission gear the driver selected may display incorrectly. The display can indicate 'n' when the shifter is set into 'd' or 'r', and the as a result, the truck will not move. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 102, transmission shift lever sequence/starter interlock/transmission braking effect, and number 101, control and displays.
Consequence
A truck that does not move as expected can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will install a transmission software update, free of charge. The recall began on march 9, 2018. Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's numbers for this recall is 18kwa and 118-a.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Safercar. Gov
DEFECT #9 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2018-11-21Description
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.
Consequence
Missing reflex reflectors can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners and dealers will install reflex reflective tape, free of charge. The recall began january 15, 2019. Owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-918-259-3258. Paccar's number for this recall is 18kwf, and 18pbc.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Safercar. Gov
DEFECT #10 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Posted on: 2017-12-28Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2018 peterbilt 567, 579, kenworth t680, and t880 trucks, equipped with certain eaton endurant and paccar amt transmissions. The transmission control module (tcm) may allow the engine to crank briefly even if the transmission shifter is not in neutral. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 102, transmission shift lever sequence/starter interlock/transmission braking effect.
Consequence
If the transmission is not in neutral when the engine begins running, there may be unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will update the tcm software, free of charge. The recall began february 6, 2018. Owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000, or kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 1217f and 1717kwf.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Safercar. Gov
DEFECT #11 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2018-12-12Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2018 kenworth t680 and t880, and peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. The seat belt buckle assemblies on these vehicles may have been glued and not sewn during manufacturing, possibly causing the assembly to come apart under load, such as in the event of a crash.
Consequence
If the seat belt buckle assembly separates, it can prevent the occupant from being properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assemblies that were not sewn, free of charge. Paccar issued owners an interim notification on february 4, 2019. The recall began february 28, 2019. Owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-918-259-3258. Paccar's numbers for this recall is 18kwg, and 18pbd.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Safercar. Gov
DEFECT #12 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Posted on: 2020-04-07Description
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.
Consequence
If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the abs functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will update the namux software within the cab control module, free of charge. Paccar issued owners an interim notification on june 4, 2020. The recall began may 26, 2020. Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's number for this recall is 20pbc and 20kwb.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Safercar. Gov
DEFECT #13 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Posted on: 2020-04-07Description
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.
Consequence
If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the abs functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will update the namux software within the cab control module, free of charge. Paccar issued owners an interim notification on june 4, 2020. The recall began may 26, 2020. Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's number for this recall is 20pbc and 20kwb.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Safercar. Gov
DEFECT #14 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Posted on: 2019-09-18Description
Transportation power, inc. (transpower) is recalling certain 2017-2018 electric trucks built on peterbilt 579 chassis. The vehicles do not have stabilization hardware and software that interacts with the braking system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 136, electronic stability control systems on heavy vehicles.
Consequence
Without a electronic stability control system, there is a greater chance of loss of stability control, which increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Transpower will notify owners, and dealers will install an electronic stability control (esc) system, free of charge. The recall began september 26, 2019. Owners may contact transpower customer service at 1-858-248-4255.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Safercar. Gov
DEFECT #15 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Posted on: 2020-03-04Description
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.
Consequence
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery jumper terminal cables, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began april 30, 2020. Owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's number for this recall is 20pba.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Safercar. Gov
DEFECT #16 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 2021-12-29Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2016-2022 peterbilt 567, 579, 2021-2022 peterbilt 536, 2017-2021 kenworth t880, 2016-2022 kenworth t680, 2018-2020 kenworth t440, 2020 kenworth t270, and 2021 kenworth t280 vehicles. The methane detection system will not function if the system loses power.
Consequence
The operator may be unaware of a system malfunction or the presence of excessive methane levels, increasing the risk of injury or fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will re-wire the warning alarm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 1, 2022. Owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220, and kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 21kwh and 21pbn.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Nhtsa. Gov
DEFECT #17 - STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Posted on: 2022-04-26Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2018-2020 kenworth t270, t370, t440, t470, t660, t680, t880, t800, w900, w990; and 2018-2020 peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567, and 579 vehicles. The dana d-series axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail.
Consequence
Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace and torque the steer arm fasteners, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed november 8, 2022. Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 22 pbb and 22 kwb.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Nhtsa. Gov
