PETERBILT 579 (2023) recall — Parking Brake
Paccar recalls 2023 Peterbilt 579 trucks with faulty parking brake valve that may cause rollaway and crashes. Owners must contact Paccar for free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A PVM that fails to move into park can cause a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Paccar is recalling certain 2023 Peterbilt 579 trucks because their parking brake valve module (PVM) can get stuck and fail to engage, risking vehicle rollaway and crashes. This affects truck owners who need to stop using the vehicle until a replacement part is installed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81525-paccar-peterbilt-579-2023-recall-parking-brake-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81525-paccar-peterbilt-579-2023-recall-parking-brake-failure-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V185000
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“Paccar Peterbilt 579 (2023) Recall: Parking Brake Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81525-paccar-peterbilt-579-2023-recall-parking-brake-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #23V185000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V185000).
Why it’s dangerous
The parking brake valve module (PVM) may become stuck in the un-parked position and fail to move into park when the park switch is activated. This can cause the vehicle to roll away, increasing crash risk during stops or when parked.
Who’s affected
Truck owners with 2023 Peterbilt 579 models are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the corrected parking brake are at higher risk of rollaway incidents.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2023 Peterbilt 579 truck has a parking brake valve module (PVM) that gets stuck in the un-parked position. The recall was issued for vehicles sold in 2023.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Paccar
Call Paccar customer service at 1-940-591-4220 to schedule a replacement part for the faulty parking brake valve module.
Stop Using Until Fixed
Do not drive the vehicle until the parking brake valve module is replaced with the corrected part.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the PVM with a new corrected part, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2023. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 23PBC.
Questions people ask
Why is my Peterbilt 579 being recalled?
The parking brake valve module (PVM) may become stuck in the un-parked position and fail to move into park when the park switch is activated, causing rollaway risks.
How do I know if my truck is affected?
Check if your 2023 Peterbilt 579 has a parking brake valve module that gets stuck in the un-parked position. The recall covers vehicles sold in 2023.
What should I do if I own a recalled truck?
Contact Paccar customer service at 1-940-591-4220 to schedule a free replacement of the parking brake valve module.
Contact Paccar
We’ve drafted a message you can send Paccar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V185000 — Paccar Paccar Hello, I own a Paccar that is covered by recall 23V185000 from Paccar. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the PVM with a new corrected part, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2023. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 23PBC. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #23V185000 (March 20, 2023)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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