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2017 Peterbilt 579 recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2017 Peterbilt 579, newest first.

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13 recalls on record for the 2017 Peterbilt 579. The most recent was on Dec. 29, 2021. Owners also sent NHTSA 3 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: electrical system (5), electronic stability control (esc) (3), exterior lighting (2), service brakes, air (2), engine and engine cooling (1), fuel system, diesel (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 2017 Peterbilt 579 were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 1 mention a crash, 2 a fire.

  • Service Brakes1recall on record
  • Tires1recall on record
  • Unknown Or Other1

Unit 1 towing Unit 2 was traveling eastbound in the inside lane of IH-20. Unit 1 suffered a tire failure resulting in a blowout of the front left steering tire. Unit 1 towing Unit 2 steered towards the center median…

Feb. 27, 2026 · Tires

Every 12-18 months I need to change something called a flexible pipe part# 1860417. A crack happens to form on the same end of the part. I asked Peterbilt worker about it and he said that they do see this part changed…

Aug. 27, 2022 · Unknown Or Other
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

3 on record

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 2017 Peterbilt 579 recalls

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