Peterbilt 579 recalls and problems
60 recalls and 44 owner complaints for 22 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
60
Complaints
44
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
6
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Peterbilt 579 by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 579 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 579 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 579 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 579 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 579 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 579 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 579 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 579 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 579 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 579 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 579 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 579 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 579 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 579 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 579 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 579 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 579 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 579 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 579 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 579 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 579 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 579 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Peterbilt 579 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 13 | |
| Power Train | 12 | |
| Service Brakes | 7 | |
| Tires | 5 | |
| Steering | 5 | |
| Suspension | 4 | |
| Engine | 3 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | |
| Wheels | 2 |
All Peterbilt 579 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-674 | Oct 14, 2026 | 2027 | Seat Belts | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2027 Peterbilt 567, 579, 589, Kenworth T680, T880, W900, and W990 vehicles. |
| 26V-544 | Aug 21, 2026 | 2027 | Seats | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2027 Peterbilt 567, 579, 589 and 2027 Kenworth T680, T880, and W990 vehicles. |
| 26V-485 | Jul 27, 2026 | 2027 | Electrical System | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2027 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles. |
| 26V-442 | Jul 8, 2026 | 2026–2027 | Service Brakes, Air | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Peterbilt 579 and 2027 Kenworth T680 tractors. |
| 25V-436 | Jun 26, 2025 | 2024–2026 | Exterior Lighting | 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… |
| 25V-181 | Mar 24, 2025 | 2022–2025 | Electrical System | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Peterbilt 520, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T680 trucks. |
| 24V-915 | Dec 9, 2024 | 2021–2025 | Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). |
| 24V-789 | Oct 23, 2024 | 2025 | Fuel System, Diesel | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth C500, T680, T800, T880, W900, W990, Peterbilt 567, 579, and 589 trucks, equipped with Cummins X15 diesel engines. |
| 24V-433 | Jun 12, 2024 | 2025 | Do not driveSteering | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth K270, K370, L770, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, W900, W990, 2025 Peterbilt 220, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 589 trucks. |
| 24V-233 | Mar 27, 2024 | 2025 | Steering | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Peterbilt 536, 548, 567, 579, and Kenworth T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, and W990 vehicles. |
| 24V-190 | Mar 20, 2024 | 2021–2024 | Power Train | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T180, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880 and W990 trucks. |
| 24V-044 | Jan 25, 2024 | 2024–2025 | Steering | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, L770, W990, and 2024-2025 Peterbilt 389, 520, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589 trucks. |
| 23V-653 | Sep 27, 2023 | 2021–2024 | Fuel System, Diesel | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Peterbilt 579 and 567 trucks. |
| 23V-423 | Jun 13, 2023 | 2021–2023 | Electrical System | PACCAR, Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Peterbilt 579 vehicles equipped with MX-13 engines and 160-amp alternators. |
| 23V-185 | Mar 20, 2023 | 2023–2024 | Parking Brake | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Peterbilt 579 trucks. |
| 23V-007 | Jan 16, 2023 | 2022–2023 | Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Peterbilt 579 and 2023 Kenworth T680 vehicles. |
| 22V-940 | Dec 16, 2022 | 2022–2023 | Visibility | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Peterbilt 579 vehicles. |
| 22V-779 | Oct 17, 2022 | 2022–2023 | Electrical System | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T680, T880, W990, and Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles. |
| 22V-631 | Aug 17, 2022 | 2023 | Engine and Engine Cooling | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Peterbilt 220, 389, 520, 536, 537, 348, 367, 567, 548, 579, and 2023 Kenworth T680, K270, T440, T880, W990, K370, T280, T380, T480, T800, and W900 vehicles. |
| 22V-547 | Jul 28, 2022 | 2022–2023 | Steering | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T170, T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, T480, T680, T800, T880, W900, W990, C500, and 2022-2023 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520… |
| 22V-277 | Apr 25, 2022 | 2018–2020 | Steering | 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. |
| 22V-016 | Jan 18, 2022 | 2022 | Structure | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Peterbilt 579 vehicles equipped with chassis fairings. |
| 21V-906 | Nov 19, 2021 | 2019–2022 | Electrical System, Service Brakes, Air | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Kenworth T880, W990, Peterbilt 567, 579, 389, and 2022 Peterbilt 536, 537 wrecker and auto hauler vehicles. |
| 21V-719 | Sep 16, 2021 | 2022 | Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Peterbilt 567 and 579 vehicles. |
| 21V-648 | Aug 19, 2021 | 2021–2022 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | PACCAR, Inc. |
| 21V-328 | May 10, 2021 | 2021 | Service Brakes, Air | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021 Peterbilt 348 and 579 vehicles. |
| 21V-080 | Feb 17, 2021 | 2021–2022 | Engine | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Kenworth T680, T880, W990, T800, W900 and Peterbilt 579, 567, 389, 367 vehicles equipped with a Cummins X15 engine. |
| 20V-199 | Apr 6, 2020 | 2008–2019 | Service Brakes, Air, 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 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880… |
| 20V-130 | Mar 4, 2020 | 2015–2020 | Electrical System | 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). |
| 19V-733 | Oct 15, 2019 | 2020 | Visibility | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Peterbilt 579 vehicles equipped with a sleeper box. |
| 19V-657 | Sep 17, 2019 | 2017–2018 | Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Transportation Power, Inc. |
| 19V-340 | May 1, 2019 | 2020 | Visibility | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Peterbilt 520 and 579 vehicles and Kenworth T680, T880 and W990 vehicles. |
| 18V-931 | Dec 21, 2018 | 2018–2019 | Power Train | 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… |
| 18V-870 | Dec 7, 2018 | 2018 | Seat Belts | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018 Kenworth T680 and T880, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. |
| 18V-816 | Nov 16, 2018 | 2013–2019 | 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 with side extender mounted intermediate marker lamp/turn signals that do… |
| 18V-657 | Sep 21, 2018 | 2017–2019 | Engine and Engine Cooling | 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… |
| 18V-368 | Jun 1, 2018 | 2017–2018 | Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Air | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks and 2015-2018 Kenworth T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks. |
| 18V-092 | Feb 2, 2018 | 2017–2018 | Electrical System, Power Train | 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… |
| 17V-840 | Dec 22, 2017 | 2018 | Power Train | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018 Peterbilt 567, 579, Kenworth T680, and T880 trucks, equipped with certain Eaton Endurant and PACCAR AMT transmissions. |
| 17V-593 | Sep 22, 2017 | 2016 | 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 trucks and Kenworth K170, T170, T270, T370, T440, T470,T660, T680, T800… |
| 17V-471 | Jul 25, 2017 | 2013–2017 | Exterior Lighting, Electrical System | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Peterbilt 567 and 579 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks equipped with optional spotlights. |
| 17V-443 | Jul 13, 2017 | 2017–2018 | 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 W900 trucks equipped with Cummins ISX 15L engines. |
| 17V-103 | Feb 15, 2017 | 2017–2018 | Fuel System, Other | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Kenworth K370, T680, T880 and 2017-2018 Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. |
| 16V-803 | Nov 4, 2016 | 2017 | Tires | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2017 Kenworth K370, T270, T370, T440, T660, T800 trucks manufactured February 2, 2016, to October 13, 2016, and Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 367, 389, 567, and 579… |
| 16V-426 | Jun 10, 2016 | 2017 | Electrical System | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2017 Kenworth C500, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles manufactured March 9, 2016, to April 26, 2016 and 2017 Peterbilt 320, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579… |
| 15V-639 | Oct 9, 2015 | 2016 | Power Train | Paccar (Paccar Incorporated) is recalling certain 2016 Kenworth T680, T800, and T880 trucks manufactured January 5, 2015, to January 7, 2015 and 2016 Peterbilt 367, 384, 567, and 579 trucks manufactured January 2, 2015… |
| 15V-641 | Oct 9, 2015 | 2012–2013 | Equipment | Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Peterbilt 579 and 587 trucks manufactured February 14, 2011, to December 5, 2012 and 2011 Kenworth T700 trucks manufactured September 21, 2010, to… |
| 15V-597 | Sep 24, 2015 | 2016 | Electrical System, Engine and Engine Cooling | Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kenworth T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to August 12, 2015, and 2016 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 386… |
| 15V-456 | Jul 22, 2015 | 2012–2016 | Electrical System | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 388, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured January 13, 2011, to April 20, 2015. |
| 15V-270 | May 8, 2015 | 2011–2016 | Electrical System | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Kenworth T660, T680, T880 trucks manufactured February 18, 2013, to April 10, 2015, and 2011-2016 Peterbilt 386, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks… |
| 15V-132 | Mar 6, 2015 | 2006–2016 | Tires, Equipment | 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 trucks manufactured July 25, 2005, to February 26, 2016. |
| 14V-810 | Dec 29, 2014 | 2015 | Parking Brake | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, and 2015 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680… |
| 14V-283 | May 29, 2014 | 2010–2015 | Air Bags, Electrical System | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Peterbilt 579, 388, 384, 367, 365, 348, and 337 trucks manufactured October 30, 2009, through May 21, 2014. |
| 14V-036 | Feb 5, 2014 | 2014 | Power Train | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014 Peterbilt 567 and 579 model chassis manufactured January 29, 2013, through October 9, 2013, and equipped with Allison-brand transmissions. |
| 14V-012 | Jan 24, 2014 | 2013–2014 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | PACCAR Inc. |
| 13V-222 | May 28, 2013 | 2014 | Electrical System | PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured May 6, 2013, through May 17, 2013; and model year 2014 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367… |
| 13V-091 | Mar 13, 2013 | 2013–2014 | Seat Belts | PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks and model year 2013-2014 Peterbilt 567, 579 and 587 trucks equipped with air ride seats. |
| 13V-048 | Feb 13, 2013 | 2013–2014 | Exterior Lighting, Electrical System | PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks, manufactured from January 18, 2012, through February 1, 2013; and model year 2013-2014 Peterbilt 579 and 567 vehicles, manufactured from… |
| 13V-027 | Jan 25, 2013 | 2013 | Electrical System, Suspension | PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2013 Kenworth T680 vehicles, manufactured from November 29, 2012, through December 6, 2012; and model year 2013 Peterbilt 579 and 567 vehicles, manufactured from August 28, 2012… |
| 12V-214 | May 16, 2012 | 2013 | Service Brakes, Air | Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth t680, and peterbilt 579 vehicles, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (Fmvss) no. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Peterbilt 579?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2022 Peterbilt 579 has the most reports (7). Check the 2022 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Peterbilt 579 have?
NHTSA lists 60 safety recalls covering Peterbilt 579 model years 2006–2027.
What are the most common Peterbilt 579 problems?
Owners report electrical system, power train, service brakes problems most often.