2019 PETERBILT 579 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2019 PETERBILT 579 has 0 complaints and 10 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to manufacturer recalls rather than specific operational complaints.
Ten recalls affect various systems including steering fasteners, electrical and wiring components, braking systems, engine components, clutch assemblies, lighting, and battery cables.
Recalls- Steering fasteners. Recall 22V277000 affects 17,641 vehicles due to potential failure of Dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners which may result in loss of steering control and increased crash risk. Dealers replace and torque the steer arm fasteners at no charge.
- Methane detection wiring. Recall 21V00N000 covers 1,107 vehicles where the methane detection system may lose power, preventing proper function and increasing risk of injury or fire. Dealers re-wire the warning alarm for free.
- Winch brake software. Recall 21V906000 involves 908 vehicles with a defect causing the work brake to unintentionally disengage service brakes during winching, risking unintended vehicle movement. Dealers update vehicle software free of charge.
- Air brakes and software. Also under recall 21V906000, the same 908 vehicles risk unintended rolling due to service brake disengagement and receive software updates to correct this issue.
- Electronic stability control. Recall 20V199000 affects 460,515 vehicles. Loss of power to the ABS controller can prevent the ABS warning light from illuminating, increasing crash risk. Dealers update the NAMUX software free of charge.
- ABS warning light failure. Included in recall 20V199000, the absence of the ABS warning light illumination risks driving without ABS function. The fix involves a software update at no cost.
- Diesel engine fuel line. Recall 18V657000 affects 48,896 trucks. Fuel pump cooling circuit screen restriction can cause fuel line bursts or engine stalls, creating roadway hazards and crash risk. Dealers replace the cooling circuit screen free of charge.
- Clutch assembly failure. Recall 18V931000 covers 25,556 trucks. An internal clutch component failure may cause unintended vehicle movement and crash risk. Transmission control modules are updated free of charge.
- Exterior lighting. Recall 18V816000 affects 1,619 vehicles with missing reflex reflectors on side marker lamps, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers install reflective tape at no cost.
- Battery jumper terminal cables. Recall 20V130000 covers 35,671 vehicles. Overly long positive battery jumper cables may chafe suspension springs causing electrical shorts and fire risk. Dealers inspect and replace cables as needed free of charge.
Owners dealing with recurring repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety defects related to these recalls may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting an attorney experienced in vehicle defect cases is recommended for further guidance.
2019 PETERBILT 579 Summary
2019
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
8
Total Recalls
591913
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2019 PETERBILT 579
17641 vehicles affected
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
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. The Dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail.
Risk: Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
2019 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.
2019 PETERBILT 579
908 vehicles affected
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. The work brake (winch brake) may unintentionally disengage the service brakes during winching operations, causing the vehicle to roll.
Risk: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
2019 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.
2019 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.
2019 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.
2019 PETERBILT 579
25556 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
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 automated manual transmissions. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.
Risk: Unintended movement of a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
2019 PETERBILT 579
48896 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
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 diesel engines. 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.
Risk: If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.