2013 Peterbilt 579: recalls and complaints

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• 20V1990006 Apr 2020Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• 18V81600016 Nov 2018Exterior Lighting
• 17V47100025 Jul 2017Exterior Lighting
• 15V6410009 Oct 2015Equipment
• 15V45600022 Jul 2015Electrical System / Alternator/Generator/Regulator
• 15V2700008 May 2015Electrical System / Alternator/Generator/Regulator
• 15V1320006 Mar 2015Equipment / Other / Labels
• 14V28300029 May 2014Electrical System
• 14V01200024 Jan 2014Latches/Locks/Linkages
• 13V09100013 Mar 2013Seat Belts
• 13V04800013 Feb 2013Exterior Lighting
• 13V02700025 Jan 2013Electrical System / Software
• 12V21400016 May 2012Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

1. 20V199000Received 6 Apr 2020. 460,515 units.

   Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 20pbc AND 20KWB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 May 2020.

2. 18V816000Received 16 Nov 2018. 1,619 units.

   Exterior Lighting

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   Missing reflex reflectors can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 18KWF & 18PBC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Jan 2019.

3. 17V471000Received 25 Jul 2017. 5,731 units.

   Exterior Lighting

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Peterbilt 567 and 579 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks equipped with optional spotlights. The spotlight circuit may not be adequately protected in the event of a short.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A short in the spotlight circuitry may increase the risk of a fire at the cab fuse block.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will change the polyfuse switch in the spotlight circuit to a standard fuse, free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2017. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 17KWC and 717-B.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 17KWC and 717-B. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Sep 2017.

4. 15V641000Received 9 Oct 2015. 290 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 October 1, 2010. The affected trucks are equipped with Fontaine Ultra LT Fifth Wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, have a locking mechanism that may fail to operate or to properly engage.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on December 7, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 15KWP (Kenworth) and 1015M (Peterbilt).

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 15KWP and 1015M. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Dec 2015.

5. 15V456000Received 22 Jul 2015. 288 units.

   Electrical System / Alternator/Generator/Regulator

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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. The affected trucks, equipped with extended-body Leece Neville alternators, have alternator charge cables that may chafe against a formed metal freon discharge line.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the alternator cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the alternator charge cable away from the metal freon line and install a plastic insulator on the cable end, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Peterbilt's number for this recall is 715-K.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 715-K. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Sep 2015.

6. 15V270000Received 8 May 2015. 1,494 units.

   Electrical System / Alternator/Generator/Regulator

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 manufactured December 13, 2010, to April 20, 2015. The affected trucks, equipped with PACCAR MX-13 engines and Delco-Remy 40SI alternators, have alternator charge cables that may chafe against a formed metal freon discharge line.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the alternator cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the alternator charge cable away from the metal freon line, free of charge. PACCAR issued an interim notification to owners on July 10, 2015. The recall began on September 16, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 15KWE and 515-F.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 15KWE and 515-F. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Sep 2015.

7. 15V132000Received 6 Mar 2015. 213,230 units.

   Equipment / Other / Labels

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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. The affected vehicles may be equipped with Tire and Rim Certification Labels that list a tire pressure below the actual correct amount. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, "Tire selection and rims and motor home/recreation vehicle trailer load carrying capacity information for motor vehicles with a GVWR of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds)."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the tires are underinflated due to the incorrect inflation pressure listed on the label, the truck may not be able to carry the maximum gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) load listed without experiencing tire failure which would increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Peterbilt will notify owners and mail them a corrected Tire and Rim certification label, free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 215-D.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 215-D. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Jun 2015.

8. 14V283000Received 29 May 2014. 1,705 units.

   Electrical System

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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. In the affected vehicles, if power is interrupted to the seat electronic control unit (ECU), such as when the fuse for that circuit blows, the side air bag would be disabled but there will not be a warning lamp indicator to notify the operator of the malfunction.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Without a warning of a problem existing in the side air bag system, the driver may continue to operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury from the side air bag not deploying in the event of a rollover.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will install a new electrical harness to correct them problem, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's number for this recall is 514-F.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 514-F. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Aug 2014.

9. 14V012000Received 24 Jan 2014. 11,056 units.

   Latches/Locks/Linkages

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Kenworth T680 chassis manufactured January 1, 2012, through October 14, 2013, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 chassis manufactured January 20, 2012, through October 11, 2013, and equipped with Inteva-brand door latch assemblies. In the affected vehicles, the doors may lock permanently while closed or may be opened from the outside even after they have been locked.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the door latch assembly becomes permanently locked while closed occupants could be prevented from exiting the vehicle in the event of a crash or fire, increasing the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right door latch assemblies with new assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2014. Customers may contact Paccar at 1-425-468-8228. Kenworth's number for this recall is 14KWB. Peterbilt's number for this recall is 114-A.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 14KWB/114-A. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Mar 2014.

10. 13V091000Received 13 Mar 2013. 2,509 units.

    Seat Belts

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    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. The cables for anchoring the seat belt buckles of both the driver and passenger seat may fray.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    In the event of a crash, a frayed seat belt could cause the belt to separate from the seat, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace both seat belt buckle assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2013. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.

    Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 13KWD, 0313-D. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 May 2013.

11. 13V048000Received 13 Feb 2013. 2,019 units.

    Exterior Lighting

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    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 January 20, 2012, through January 31, 2013. The Exterior Lights Self-Test switch is intended to be used when the vehicle is parked. If the switch is pressed while the vehicle is in motion, the Exterior Lights Self-Test switch will cause all exterior lighting to be extinguished.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    An unexpected loss of lighting during vehicle operation may reduce the driver's ability to see other vehicles, pedestrians, or objects, as well as reduce the truck's visibility to other drivers or pedestrians, increasing the risk of crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will disable the Exterior Lights Self-Test software parameter and remove the Exterior Lights Self-Test switch and install a switch plug in its place. The services will be offered free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2013. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.

    Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 13KWB/0213-B. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Feb 2013.

12. 13V027000Received 25 Jan 2013. 330 units.

    Electrical System / Software

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    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, through December 31, 2012. These vehicles were equipped with the air suspension dump valve option. New software may cause the rear air suspension to re-inflate without warning when the operator turns the ignition key to the "off" position.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    An unexpected re-inflation of the suspension could result in personal injury to a person near the rear suspension.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software. The recall will begin during February 2013. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.

    Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 13KWA/113-A. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Feb 2013.

13. 12V214000Received 16 May 2012. 7 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    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. 121, "air brake systems." these vehicles exceed the brake timing test requirements of FMVSS 121 for trailer circuits when 15 foot coiled trailer lines are used.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    The longer brake apply time may result in extended stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Paccar will notify owners and install a relay valve on the affected vehicles. All the vehicles have been repaired. Owner may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 12KWB/0512-A. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Jun 2012.

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Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

Complaints that report a crash

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Complaints that report a fire

0

Injuries in the complaints

0

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

4 Mar 2013

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 20061
2. 20071
3. 20082
4. 20092
5. 20103
6. 20114
7. 20126
8. 201313
9. 201412
10. 20159
11. 201610
12. 201712
13. 201813
14. 20197
15. 20205
16. 20218
17. 202214
18. 202311
19. 20247
20. 20257
21. 20262
22. 20273

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2013 Peterbilt 579?

700,793 units in 13 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Peterbilt 579 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 59 recall campaigns for the Peterbilt 579, model years 2006 to 2027. 13 of them name the 2013 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2013 Peterbilt 579 name most often?

Visibility/Wiper: 1 of 1 component mention.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2013 Peterbilt 579 open?

No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.