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Peterbilt bolts that hold the chassis fairing step assembly in the closed position may loosen and fracture the latch attachment, causing the fairing assembly to flex.

NHTSA campaign 22V-016 · Reported January 18, 2022 · 3,511 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Peterbilt 579
VEHICLES AFFECTED
3,511
REMEDY
Dealers will add new fasteners and a bracket, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

PACCAR Incorporated reported a problem with the body step/ladder. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The bolts that hold the chassis fairing step assembly in the closed position may loosen and fracture the latch attachment, causing the fairing assembly to flex.

WHY IT MATTERS

A partially unsecured cab step can unexpectedly move while entering or exiting the cab, increasing the risk of injury.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will add new fasteners and a bracket, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 22V-016.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2022Peterbilt 579

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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