2016 PETERBILT 579 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2016 PETERBILT 579 has 0 complaints and 16 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report transmission and electrical system defects covered by these recalls. Issues involve risks of vehicle stalling, electrical shorts, and steering component failures.
Sixteen recalls affect multiple systems including power train, electrical wiring, lighting, brakes, tires, and steering components. Several recalls involve safety risks related to fire hazards, loss of vehicle control, and increased crash risk.
Recalls- Manual transmission. (Recall 15V639000) Twenty-seven trucks with Eaton Fuller FR 10-speed manual transmissions may lock due to reverse gear staying engaged, causing unexpected reverse movement and crash risk. Dealers inspect and repair transmissions free of charge.
- Alternator charge cables. (Recalls 15V456000 and 15V270000) Alternator cables can chafe against metal freon lines, causing electrical shorts and fire risk in hundreds to over a thousand trucks. Dealers reroute cables and add insulators free of charge.
- Engine control module stalling. (Recall 15V597000) Defective ECU modules cause engine stalls without warning in 354 trucks, increasing crash risk. Dealers replace modules free of charge.
- Methane detection system wiring. (Recall 21V00N000) Electrical issues may disable the methane detection warning alarm, increasing injury or fire risk. Dealers re-wire alarms at no cost.
- Spotlight circuit fuse. (Recall 17V471000) Spotlights equipped with polyfuse switches risk short circuits and fires. Over 5,700 trucks have the fuse replaced with standard fuses free of charge.
- Electronic stability control software. (Recall 20V199000) ABS warning lights may not illuminate after power loss in over 460,000 trucks, increasing crash risk; dealers update software at no charge.
- Side marker lamps. (Recall 18V816000) Missing reflex reflectors on certain marker lamps reduce visibility and increase crash risk. Dealers install reflective tape free of charge on affected units.
- Battery jumper terminal cables. (Recall 20V130000) Excessively long positive jumper cables can chafe against suspension springs, causing electrical shorts and fire risks in over 35,000 trucks. Dealers inspect and replace cables as needed free of charge.
- Tire and rim certification labels. (Recall 15V132000) Incorrect tire pressure listed on labels in over 213,000 trucks increases tire failure and crash risk. Owners receive corrected labels by mail free of charge.
- Steering tie rod assembly torque. (Recall 17V593000) Castellated nuts on some Spicer D or E series steer axles may be under-torqued, allowing tie rods to loosen and risk complete loss of steering in 17,737 trucks. Dealers inspect, tighten, or replace components at no cost.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs related to these defects or unresolved recall repairs may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting a qualified attorney is recommended for persistent safety or reliability issues.
2016 PETERBILT 579 Summary
2016
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
11
Total Recalls
737773
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2016 PETERBILT 579
1107 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Peterbilt 567, 579, 2021-2022 Peterbilt 536, 2017-2021 Kenworth T880, 2016-2022 Kenworth T680, 2018-2020 Kenworth T440, 2020 Kenworth T270, and 2021 Kenworth T280 vehicles. The methane detection system will not function if the system loses power.
Risk: The operator may be unaware of a system malfunction or the presence of excessive methane levels, increasing the risk of injury or fire.
2016 PETERBILT 579
460515 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
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."
Risk: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
2016 PETERBILT 579
35671 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
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). The 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.
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
2016 PETERBILT 579
1619 vehicles affected
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 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."
Risk: Missing reflex reflectors can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 PETERBILT 579
17737 vehicles affected
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, T880, and W900 trucks equipped with certain Spicer D or E series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
Risk: If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 PETERBILT 579
5731 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
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.
Risk: A short in the spotlight circuitry may increase the risk of a fire at the cab fuse block.
2016 PETERBILT 579
213230 vehicles affected
TIRES
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)."
Risk: 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.
2016 PETERBILT 579
354 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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, 389, 567, 579, and 587 vehicles manufactured August 4, 2015, to August 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning.
Risk: An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.
2016 PETERBILT 579
288 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
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.
Risk: If the alternator cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
2016 PETERBILT 579
27 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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, to January 9, 2015 and equipped with Eaton Fuller FR 10-speed manual transmissions. In the affected vehicles, when the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral, the reverse gear may stay engaged. When the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to a forward gear position, the transmission may mechanically lock because both the reverse gear and forward gear are simultaneously engaged.
Risk: Even though the transmission has been shifted out of reverse into neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move backwards, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 PETERBILT 579
1494 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
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.
Risk: If the alternator cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Complaints
No complaints found.