Peterbilt 579 recalls
- Kenworth seat ventilation harness may be missing heat-shrink, resulting in a short circuit. 2027 Kenworth T680, T880, W990 +3 more
- Kenworth please see the recall report for a complete list of models. 2027 Kenworth T280, T380, T480 +9 more
- Kenworth trailer air connection quick release (QR) valve in the air brake system may have been incorrectly installed, which can cause the trailer to become unstable after the driver applies the brakes. 2026–2027 Kenworth T680, 579
- Kenworth tail brake light, upper and lower beam headlights, reverse light, and turn signal may not illuminate as intended. 2024–2025 Kenworth L770, T180, T280 +13 more
- Kenworth high voltage (HV) contactors may open, causing a sudden loss of high voltage and a loss of drive power. 2021–2022 Kenworth T680, 520, 579
- Kenworth please see the recall report for a complete list of models. 2021–2024 Kenworth C500B, T280, T370 +20 more
- Kenworth fuel pump barrels may fracture and cause a fuel leak, which can result in an engine stall. 2025 Kenworth C500, T680, T800 +6 more
- Kenworth tie rod or drag link assembly may contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud, causing the ball stud to break. 2025 Kenworth K270, K370, L770 +15 more DO NOT DRIVE
- Kenworth steering gear sector shaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which can cause the gear teeth to crack or fracture. 2025 Kenworth T280, T380, T480 +7 more
- Kenworth right-hand gear shifter stalk connectors may have been improperly crimped, resulting in a loss of communication. 2021 Kenworth T180, T280, T380 +13 more
- Kenworth steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control. 2024 Kenworth L770, T280, T380 +13 more
- Peterbilt U-bolts that attach the air tank to the chassis may contact the fuel tank and over time, wear a hole in the tank. 2021 Peterbilt 567, 579
- Peterbilt fastener on the front spring bracket may have been installed with the head on the outside of the frame rail, which can chafe and damage the alternator positive cable. 2021 Peterbilt 579
- Peterbilt intellipark Tractor Park Valve Module (PVM) may intermittently become stuck in the un-parked position and fail to move into the park position when the park switch is activated. 2023 Peterbilt 579
- Kenworth incorrect software in the battery electric heavy duty electronic stability control program may underestimate the mass of the vehicle. 2022–2023 Kenworth T680, 579
- Peterbilt molded hood mirror assemblies may break at the pivot joint and, if unsecured by a harness or tether, can fall into the roadway. 2022 Peterbilt 579
- Kenworth digital display may freeze and not display critical safety information. 2022 Kenworth T680, T880, W990 +5 more
- Kenworth engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall. 2023 Kenworth K270, K370, T280 +18 more
- Kenworth steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture. 2022 Kenworth C500, T170, T270 +24 more
- Kenworth dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail. 2018 Kenworth T270, T370, T440 +16 more
- 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. 2022 Peterbilt 579
- Kenworth methane detection system will not function if the system loses power. 2016–2021 Kenworth T270, T280, T440 +5 more
- Kenworth work brake (winch brake) may unintentionally disengage the service brakes during winching operations, causing the vehicle to roll. 2019–2022 Kenworth T880, W990, 389 +4 more
- Peterbilt electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction indicator lamp may not illuminate. 2022 Peterbilt 567, 579
- Peterbilt cross member mounted Hill Start Assist valve assembly may have insufficient clearance to the rear axle, causing damage to the rear brake hose and loss of the rear brake signal. 2021 Peterbilt 367, 389, 567 +1 more
- Peterbilt spring brake chamber may have been assembled with incorrect springs that were out of specification, which may cause the pressure plate to shift. 2021 Peterbilt 348, 579
- Kenworth capscrews that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued, allowing the flywheel to detach. 2021 Kenworth T680, T800B, T880 +6 more
- Kenworth 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. 2008–2011 Kenworth T170, T270, T370 +20 more
- Peterbilt positive battery jumper terminal cable may be too long, allowing it to chafe against the left front suspension spring and result in an electrical short circuit. 2015 Peterbilt 365, 389, 567 +1 more
- Peterbilt conspicuity tape may have been installed in the incorrect location, affecting the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road. 2020 Peterbilt 579
- Peterbilt vehicles do not have stabilization hardware and software that interacts with the braking system. 2017 Peterbilt 579
- Kenworth mirror glass may detach from the mirror carrier plate due to inadequate adhesion. 2020 Kenworth T680, T800, W900 +2 more
- Kenworth internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement. 2018 Kenworth C500, T270, T370 +14 more
- Kenworth seat belt buckle assemblies on these vehicles may have been glued and not sewn during manufacturing, possibly causing the assembly to come apart under load, such as in the event of a crash. 2018 Kenworth T680, T880, 567 +1 more
- Kenworth 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." 2013 Kenworth T680, T880, 579
- Kenworth in certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted. 2017 Kenworth C500, T600, T660 +10 more
- Kenworth 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. 2015–2017 Kenworth T660, T680, T800 +4 more
- Kenworth display that indicates which transmission gear the driver selected may display incorrectly. 2017 Kenworth T680, T880, 567 +1 more
- Kenworth transmission control module (TCM) may allow the engine to crank briefly even if the transmission shifter is not in neutral. 2018 Kenworth T680, T880, 567 +1 more
- Kenworth castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen. 2016 Kenworth K170, T170, T270 +24 more
- Kenworth spotlight circuit may not be adequately protected in the event of a short. 2013 Kenworth T680, T880, 567 +1 more
- Kenworth these engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear could possibly slip on its drive shaft, causing a fuel pump function loss, resulting in an engine stall. 2017–2018 Kenworth C500, T680, T800 +7 more
- Kenworth plastic fuel tee fittings on these trucks may leak fuel. 2015–2017 Kenworth K370, T680, T880 +2 more
- Kenworth affected vehicles are equipped with certain Goodyear LHS Load Range G tires, size 295/75R22.5 G399A, that due to incomplete adhesion, have a tire tread that may partially separate. 2017 Kenworth K370, T270, T370 +10 more
- Kenworth affected vehicles are equipped with Cummins ISX12 or ISX15 engines and have an engine control module (ECM) that may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning without the ability to restart it. 2017 Kenworth C500, T660, T680 +10 more
- Kenworth in the affected vehicles, when the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral, the reverse gear may stay engaged. 2016 Kenworth T680, T800, T880 +4 more
- Kenworth 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. 2011–2012 Kenworth T700, 579, 587
- Kenworth in the affected vehicles, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning. 2016 Kenworth T370, T660, T680 +13 more
- Peterbilt affected trucks, equipped with extended-body Leece Neville alternators, have alternator charge cables that may chafe against a formed metal freon discharge line. 2012 Peterbilt 365, 367, 384 +6 more
- Kenworth 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. 2011–2014 Kenworth T660, T680, T880 +5 more