Peterbilt 579

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

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    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)US

    An incorrect estimate of the vehicle mass can reduce the performance of the stability control system and increase the risk of a crash.

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    VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIORUS

    A molded hood mirror that falls into the roadway can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEMUS

    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)US

    An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

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    PARKING BRAKEUS

    A PVM that fails to move into park can cause a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STEERINGUS

    A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS

    An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    A broken ball stud can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTORUS

    Fractured steering gear teeth can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVEUS

    An incorrectly installed quick release valve that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.

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    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLERUS

    A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDMUS

    A loss of lighting, windshield wipers, ABS function, or a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

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    SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:WEBBINGUS

    A bunk restraint with improperly secured webbing may fail to adequately restrain vehicle occupants during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREUS

    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.

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    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.

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    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)US

    If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGSUS

    Without a warning of a problem existing in the side air bag system, the driver may continue to operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury from the side air bag not deploying in the event of a rollover.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATORUS

    If the alternator cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    EQUIPMENTUS

    If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATORUS

    If the alternator cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

    THE LONGER BRAKE APPLY TIME MAY RESULT IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

    An unexpected re-inflation of the suspension could result in personal injury to a person near the rear suspension.

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    SEAT BELTSUS

    In the event of a crash, a frayed seat belt could cause the belt to separate from the seat, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTINGUS

    An unexpected loss of lighting during vehicle operation may reduce the driver's ability to see other vehicles, pedestrians, or objects, as well as reduce the truck's visibility to other drivers or pedestrians, increasing the risk of crash.

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    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESUS

    If the door latch assembly becomes permanently locked while closed occupants could be prevented from exiting the vehicle in the event of a crash or fire, increasing the risk of injury.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERSUS

    A short in the spotlight circuitry may increase the risk of a fire at the cab fuse block.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTINGUS

    Missing reflex reflectors can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCHUS

    Unintended engine startup could cause injury to a person working in the engine compartment. Vehicles with standard transmissions may experience unexpected movement, which may result in personal injury or a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)US

    Without the transmission shifter being illuminated, the driver may not be able to easily identify what gear the vehicle is in, which could result in cause unintentional vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIRUS

    Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLESUS

    An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

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    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSIONUS

    Even though the transmission has been shifted out of reverse into neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move backwards, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    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.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULEUS

    An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    The operator may be unaware of a system malfunction or the presence of excessive methane levels, increasing the risk of injury or fire.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULEUS

    An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

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    TIRESUS

    A partial tread separation may increase the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)US

    Without a Electronic Stability Control system, there is a greater chance of loss of stability control, which increases the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)US

    If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS

    A truck that does not move as expected can increase the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELUS

    An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESELUS

    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.

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    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYUS

    If the seat belt buckle assembly separates, it can prevent the occupant from being properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)US

    If the transmission is not in neutral when the engine begins running, there may be unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLYUS

    Unintended movement of a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS

    Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

    Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

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    VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIORUS

    If the mirror glass detaches, the driver may have reduced visibility and the mirror glass will become a road hazard that may strike another vehicle or pedestrian, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

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    VISIBILITYUS

    Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBERUS

    The pressure plate may tear the diaphragm, causing a loss of air pressure and increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINEUS

    A detached flywheel can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, driveline pieces may be ejected from the engine compartment, increasing the risk of injury.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

    If loss of the rear brake signal occurs, the vehicle could experience reduced rear braking capability or loss of brakes to the rear axle(s), increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEMUS

    A damaged alternator cable increases the risk of a fire.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFTUS

    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.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLYUS

    A punctured fuel tank can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

    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.

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    STRUCTURE:BODY:STEP/LADDERUS

    A partially unsecured cab step can unexpectedly move while entering or exiting the cab, increasing the risk of injury.

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    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREUS

    The driver may be unaware of an ESC system malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS

    The loss of display information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

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    STEERINGUS

    A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.