Vehicle recalls by model year

2016 Peterbilt 579 recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2016 Peterbilt 579, newest first.

11 recalls on record for the 2016 Peterbilt 579. The most recent was on Dec. 29, 2021. Owners also sent NHTSA 3 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: electrical system (6), exterior lighting (2), electronic stability control (esc) (1), engine and engine cooling (1), equipment (1), power train (1). A recall applies only to the vehicles in it: check your VIN with Peterbilt or NHTSA to see whether yours is included and still needs the repair.

Owner complaints to NHTSA

3 complaints about the 2016 Peterbilt 579 were sent to NHTSA since 1995.

Power Train2recall on record
Electrical System1recall on record
Steering1recall on record

the window switch that operates the window goes bad on every single one of these trucks . the switch controls windows , door locks dome light and mirror heat. the switch is unavailable to buy as a part , the part is on…
Dec. 27, 2021 · Electrical System

Complaints are owners' own reports to NHTSA; NHTSA has not confirmed them. Many complaints about one part can lead to an investigation or a recall. Read them on NHTSA.

NHTSA investigations

1 on record

Intermittent Loss of Power Steering Assist PE20006 · opened May 1, 2020 · closed March 27, 2024

An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.

All 2016 Peterbilt 579 recalls

Dec. 29, 2021Kenworth T270, T280, T440 and others: Wiring PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Peterbilt 567, 579, 2021-2022 Peterbilt 536, 2017-2021 Kenworth T880, 2016-2022 Kenworth…
April 6, 2020Peterbilt 330, 335, 337 and others: Electronic stability control (esc) 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…
March 4, 2020Peterbilt 365, 389, 567 and others: Cables PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Peterbilt 365, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles equipped with a left-hand under hood jumper…
Nov. 16, 2018Kenworth T680, T880; Peterbilt 579: Exterior lighting PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Kenworth T680 and T880 and Peterbilt 579 trucks, greater than 30 feet long and equipped…
Sept. 22, 2017Peterbilt 220, 320, 325 and others: Steering PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016 Peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389G, 567, 579 and 587…
July 25, 2017Kenworth T680, T880; Peterbilt 567 and others: Fuses and circuit breakers PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Peterbilt 567 and 579 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks equipped with optional spotlights.…
Oct. 9, 2015Peterbilt 367, 384, 567 and others: Manual transmission Paccar (Paccar Incorporated) is recalling certain 2016 Kenworth T680, T800, and T880 trucks manufactured January 5, 2015, to January 7, 2015 and 2016…
Sept. 24, 2015Peterbilt 337, 348, 365 and others: Module Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kenworth T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles manufactured July 31…
July 22, 2015Peterbilt 365, 367, 384 and others: Alternator/generator/regulator PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 388, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured…
May 8, 2015Peterbilt 386, 389, 567 and others: Alternator/generator/regulator PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Kenworth T660, T680, T880 trucks manufactured February 18, 2013, to April 10…
March 6, 2015Peterbilt 357, 365, 367 and others: Labels 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…