https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Peterbilt 579. en-us Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:03:24 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579 https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579#complaint-2166541 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Peterbilt has a recall 24V190 for the right hand shifter stalk. This VIN is not on the recall list however it does have the defective shift stalk and has been replaced 3 times prior to the recall. The most recent replacement was 8/20/24 replaced with the same defective part #. How do I get this truck on the recall list? https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579 https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579#complaint-2131581 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2020 Peterbilt 579. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 217,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 349,571. https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579 https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579#complaint-2124979 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579 https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579#complaint-2124154 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 d https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579 https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579#complaint-2123021 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact was the operator of a 2026 Peterbilt 579 for an employer. The contact stated that whether driving 30 MPH or 65 MPH, after another vehicle entered the lane in front of the vehicle, the Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB and Lane Keep Assist systems erroneously activated and brought the vehicle to an unsafe and abrupt stop. The contact stated that the RADAR system had experienced a False P https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579 https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579#complaint-2111576 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2022 Peterbilt Conventional 579. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission independently shifted to neutral. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was turned off and restarted, and the vehicle was independently reset. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the contact was informed that a software update was order https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579 https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579#complaint-2111577 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2022 Peterbilt Conventional 579. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission independently shifted to neutral. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was turned off and restarted, and the vehicle was independently reset. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the contact was informed that a software update was order https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579 https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579#recall-25V436000-peterbilt-peterbilt-579-2026 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 rai https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579 https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579#recall-25V436000-peterbilt-peterbilt-579-2024 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 rai https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579 https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579#complaint-2090458 Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT See attached document for complaint. https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579 https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579#complaint-2090459 Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT See attached document for complaint. https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579 https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579#complaint-2079093 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT See attached document for complaint. https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579 https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579#complaint-2052576 Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2022 Peterbilt 579. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle downshifted with multiple warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V190000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was contacted. The https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579 https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579#complaint-2049654 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT What support can i obtain if a vehicle manufacturer is not appropriately responding and taking action to address the open Paccar Recall E317 where it states they will reimburse a fleet owner for the pruchase cost of fuel additive to address their repeated failures of their fuel injectors https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579 https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579#complaint-2038737 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT This vehicle about 6-8 weeks ago started throwing codes for all systems above (over 100 codes). This issue affected all systems of the vehicle including but not limited to the speed and braking of the vehicle, plus the fuel system and adaptive driving systems. We took it to the dealer Performance Peterbilt in Tifton, GA. They cleared the codes and said they resolved it by replacing a NOX sensor. W https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579 https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579#complaint-2038738 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT This vehicle about 6-8 weeks ago started throwing codes for all systems above (over 100 codes). This issue affected all systems of the vehicle including but not limited to the speed and braking of the vehicle, plus the fuel system and adaptive driving systems. We took it to the dealer Performance Peterbilt in Tifton, GA. They cleared the codes and said they resolved it by replacing a NOX sensor. W https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579 https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579#complaint-2038739 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT This vehicle about 6-8 weeks ago started throwing codes for all systems above (over 100 codes). This issue affected all systems of the vehicle including but not limited to the speed and braking of the vehicle, plus the fuel system and adaptive driving systems. We took it to the dealer Performance Peterbilt in Tifton, GA. They cleared the codes and said they resolved it by replacing a NOX sensor. W https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579 https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579#complaint-2025529 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT While driving in the rain, the wipers would not work. The driver tried and tried to work the switch but the wipers would not work. Later, the wipers would work. At times the wipers work, at times they don't. We took the truck to the Peterbilt dealer and the problem could not be duplicated, they offered no solutions, no direction other than to bring it back when it happens again. https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579 https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579#complaint-2015344 Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT On 8/10/2024 our sleeper berth hvac fans abruptly quit working. After checking fuses we noticed the fan control switch was hot. After removing the panel that the switch is held in we noticed the HVAC Fan Control switch (Part# 599-5000) was charred, upon removing the switch from the plug we observed the actual plug is melted, and one of the wires on the wire harness has charring of the plastic insu https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579 https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579#recall-24V044000-peterbilt-peterbilt-579-2024 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579 https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579#complaint-1951507 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle has a following distance sensor on front bumper. Sensor is sensing overpasses when traveling underneath them and that should not be detected. Vehicle is automatically applying hard braking. This is causing a possible rear end collision and or loss of vehicle controll in wet conditions. https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579 https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579#complaint-1951508 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle has a following distance sensor on front bumper. Sensor is sensing overpasses when traveling underneath them and that should not be detected. Vehicle is automatically applying hard braking. This is causing a possible rear end collision and or loss of vehicle controll in wet conditions. https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579 https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579#recall-23V653000-peterbilt-peterbilt-579-2024 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579 https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579#recall-23V653000-peterbilt-peterbilt-579-2023 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579 https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579#recall-23V653000-peterbilt-peterbilt-579-2022 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579 https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579#recall-23V653000-peterbilt-peterbilt-579-2021 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579 https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579#complaint-1896438 Sun, 21 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT 1. The components that malfunctioned were the "engine/transmission match" and "transmission communications failure idle torque limit". Yes, my unit is available for inspection at any time. 2. When I had to stop on the freeway due to heavy traffic, the gearshift would not budge, causing an even bigger traffic delay. I had to turn off/on my unit multiple times to be able to pull over, safely. If I https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579 https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579#complaint-1896011 Fri, 19 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT Front axle begins popping and making metal to metal noises when hitting bumps and or turning. We took it to the shop and they found the nuts to the U-bolts that hold the leaf springs to the front axle had begun backing off and were out of torque spec. Upon receiving the truck back the front end no longer made this noise. Approximately 8 months later we are hearing the same metal on metal and poppi https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579 https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579#complaint-1896012 Fri, 19 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT Front axle begins popping and making metal to metal noises when hitting bumps and or turning. We took it to the shop and they found the nuts to the U-bolts that hold the leaf springs to the front axle had begun backing off and were out of torque spec. Upon receiving the truck back the front end no longer made this noise. Approximately 8 months later we are hearing the same metal on metal and poppi https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579 https://plaincars.com/make/peterbilt-579#complaint-1874156 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Drive line installed incorrectly. Fell out while driver was on the highway.