2024 PETERBILT 579 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2024 PETERBILT 579 has 2 complaints and 28 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues involving tire failures, including tread detachment and cracks that lead to abnormal vibrations and damage to vehicle components.
Common Issues
- Tire tread detachment. Front driver’s side tire tread peeled off, causing abnormal sounds and vibrations and damaging the headlamp and front left bumper at approximately 292,755 miles.
- Front passenger tire cracking. Outer tread detached from the tire, resulting in shaking and flapping noises; reported on a fleet vehicle at about 40,004 miles with the failure mileage near 276,000.
The 28 recalls affecting the 2024 Peterbilt 579 cover various systems including steering, electrical propulsion, exterior lighting, braking, transmission, and fuel tank assembly. The recalls primarily address potential safety hazards such as loss of steering control, electrical failures affecting drive power, lighting malfunctions, brake control issues, and fuel tank leaks.
Recalls
- Steering gear assembly. Recall 24V044000 affects 45,887 vehicles due to incorrect assembly with fewer recirculating balls, increasing the risk of losing steering control. Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gear as needed. Owner notifications were sent March 20, 2024.
- High voltage propulsion system. Recall 25V181000 covers 238 vehicles where HV contactors may open causing sudden loss of high voltage and drive power, raising crash risk. Dealers will update software and replace the electrical harness. Letters mailed May 13, 2025.
- Lighting control software. Recall 25V436000 impacts 56,260 vehicles with faulty illumination of tail brake, headlights, reverse, and turn signals plus lift axle position issues. Dealers will update software free of charge. Owners notified August 19, 2025.
- Electronic control unit software. Recall 24V915000 involves 220,764 vehicles where electrical noise can cause ECU malfunction affecting ABS, traction control, cruise control, and collision mitigation. Dealers will reprogram the ECU. Notifications sent February 3, 2025.
- Brake control unit/software. Also part of recall 24V915000, the ECU issues may cause failure of safety systems increasing crash risk. Dealers will provide software reprogramming free of charge.
- Transmission gear shifter linkage. Recall 24V190000 applies to 70,509 vehicles with improperly crimped gear shifter stalk connectors leading to loss of communication and possible vehicle disablement after stopping. Dealers will inspect and replace components. Initial notices mailed April 24, 2024, with remedy planned by December 15, 2025.
- Fuel tank assembly. Recall 23V653000 affects 1,315 vehicles where U-bolts may wear a hole in the fuel tank creating a fire risk. Dealers will inspect, trim U-bolts, and replace tanks as necessary. Owners notified November 3, 2023.
- Parking brake module. Recall 23V185000 covers 25 vehicles where the Tractor Park Valve Module may fail to engage park mode, risking vehicle rollaway. Dealers will replace the module free of charge. Owner notifications sent June 12, 2023.
Owners facing repeated repairs related to recalls or unresolved safety defects should consider their rights under state lemon laws. Persistent issues with steering, propulsion, braking, or fuel system defects may provide grounds for legal protection regarding vehicle warranty and safety compliance.
2024 PETERBILT 579 Summary
2024
Model Year
2
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
394998
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2024 PETERBILT 579
56260 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Kenworth T480, T680, T880, W990, Peterbilt 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589, 2025 Kenworth T180, Peterbilt 535, 2025-2026 Kenworth T280, T380 and L770 vehicles. The tail brake light, upper and lower beam headlights, reverse light, and turn signal may not illuminate as intended. In addition, the lift axles, if lowered, may revert to a raised position, or oscillate up and down when the signal warning lights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Delayed and unsteady headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an unexpected position change of the lift axles may increase the risk of injury.
2024 PETERBILT 579
238 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Peterbilt 520, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T680 trucks. The high voltage (HV) contactors may open, causing a sudden loss of high voltage and a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
2024 PETERBILT 579
220764 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop functioning.
Risk: Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may not function properly or at all, increasing the risk of a crash.
2024 PETERBILT 579
70509 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T180, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880 and W990 trucks. The right-hand gear shifter stalk connectors may have been improperly crimped, resulting in a loss of communication.
Risk: A loss of communication between the gear shifter and the transmission may result in the vehicle becoming disabled after coming to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
2024 PETERBILT 579
45887 vehicles affected
STEERING
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, L770, W990, and 2024-2025 Peterbilt 389, 520, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589 trucks. The steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.
Risk: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
2024 PETERBILT 579
1315 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Peterbilt 579 and 567 trucks. The U-bolts that attach the air tank to the chassis may contact the fuel tank and over time, wear a hole in the tank.
Risk: A punctured fuel tank can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
2024 PETERBILT 579
25 vehicles affected
PARKING BRAKE
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Peterbilt 579 trucks. The 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.
Risk: A PVM that fails to move into park can cause a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
2024 PETERBILT 579
ID: 2124442TIRES:TREAD/BELT
The contact filed the complaint on behalf of a fleet driver. The contact owns a 2024 Peterbilt Conventional 579, equipped with Goodyear Tires, Tire Line: Endurance LHS, Tire Size: 295/75/R22.5, DOT Number:1MC37C8BW3223. The contact stated that while the fleet driver was driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal flapping sound coming from the tires. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was shaking and vibrating abnormally. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. The driver inspected the vehicle and noticed that the front passenger's side tire was cracked, and the outer tire tread had detached. The TA Truck Stop Service was contacted, and the tire was replaced. The Goodyear dealer where the tires were purchased was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 276,000. The tire failure mileage was 40,004.
2024 PETERBILT 579
ID: 2123616TIRES:TREAD/BELT
The contact owns a 2024 Peterbilt 579 equipped with Goodyear Tires, Tire Line: Endurance, Tire Size: 295/75/R22.5, DOT Number: 1MC37C8BW3223. The contact stated that while driving approximately 64 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle vibrated abnormally. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and inspected. The contact became aware that the front driver’s side tire tread had detached from the tire and damaged the headlamp and a part of the front left bumper. A mobile mechanic arrived at the location and replaced the tire. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 292,755.