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2018 Peterbilt 579 recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2018 Peterbilt 579, newest first.

14 recalls on record for the 2018 Peterbilt 579. The most recent was on April 25, 2022. Owners also sent NHTSA 7 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: electrical system (3), electronic stability control (esc) (3), power train (3), service brakes, air (2), engine and engine cooling (1), exterior lighting (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

7 complaints about the 2018 Peterbilt 579 were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 2 a fire.

Electrical System4recall on record
Service Brakes3recall on record
Steering2recall on record
Engine1
Firerelated1
Suspension1

On 8/10/2024 our sleeper berth hvac fans abruptly quit working. After checking fuses we noticed the fan control switch was hot. After removing the panel that the switch is held in we noticed the HVAC Fan Control switch…
Aug. 12, 2024 · Electrical System

Front axle begins popping and making metal to metal noises when hitting bumps and or turning. We took it to the shop and they found the nuts to the U-bolts that hold the leaf springs to the front axle had begun backing…
May 19, 2023 · Suspension

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

2 on record

Quarter Fender Failures PE20015 · opened Sept. 21, 2020 · closed Oct. 14, 2021
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 2018 Peterbilt 579 recalls

April 25, 2022Kenworth T270, T370, T440 and others: Critical fasteners PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T880, T800, W900, W990; and 2018-2020…
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…
Sept. 17, 2019Peterbilt 579: Electronic stability control (esc) Transportation Power, Inc. (TransPower) is recalling certain 2017-2018 electric trucks built on Peterbilt 579 chassis. The vehicles do not have…
Dec. 21, 2018Kenworth C500, T270, T370 and others: Clutch assembly PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and 2018-2019 Kenworth C500…
Dec. 7, 2018Kenworth T680, T880; Peterbilt 567 and others: Buckle assembly PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018 Kenworth T680 and T880, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. The seat belt buckle assemblies on…
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. 21, 2018Kenworth C500, T600, T660 and others: Diesel PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Kenworth C500, T600, T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks, as well as Peterbilt 367…
June 1, 2018Kenworth T660, T680, T800 and others: Electronic stability control (esc) PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks and 2015-2018 Kenworth T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900…
Feb. 2, 2018Kenworth T680, T880; Peterbilt 567 and others: Instrument cluster/panel PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks, all equipped with an…
Dec. 22, 2017Kenworth T680, T880; Peterbilt 567 and others: Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018 Peterbilt 567, 579, Kenworth T680, and T880 trucks, equipped with certain Eaton Endurant and…
July 13, 2017Kenworth C500, T680, T800 and others: Fuel system, diesel PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, and 2018 Kenworth C500, T680, T800, T880 and…
Feb. 15, 2017Kenworth K370, T680, T880 and others: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Kenworth K370, T680, T880 and 2017-2018 Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. The plastic fuel…