60 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Peterbilt 579, across model years 2006–2027. 1 carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Every recall repair is free at any Peterbilt dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your 579 by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Peterbilt 579 model years, the 2022 has the most recalls (15).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Peterbilt 579 model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | no data |
| 2007 | 1 | no data |
| 2008 | 2 | no data |
| 2009 | 2 | no data |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 13 | 1 |
| 2014 | 12 | 2 |
| 2015 | 9 | 4 |
| 2016 | 11 | 3 |
| 2017 | 13 | 3 |
| 2018 | 14 | 7 |
| 2019 | 8 | 3 |
| 2020 | 6 | 4 |
| 2021 | 9 | 1 |
| 2022 | 15 | 7 |
| 2023 | 11 | 3 |
| 2024 | 7 | 3 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 | 1 |
| 2027 | 3 | 0 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
PACCAR is recalling 2027 Kenworth T680 vehicles with seat ventilation harnesses that may have missing heat-shrink, causing short circuits and fire risk. Owners should contact PACCAR for free harness replacement by October 20, 2026.
PACCAR recalls certain 2027 Kenworth T680 trucks with contaminated power distribution centers that may cause loss of lighting, wipers, ABS, or drive power, increasing crash risk. Owners must have PDC boxes replaced free by dealers.
PACCAR recalls 2026-2: Peterbilt 579 and Kenworth T680 tractors with potentially incorrectly installed air brake quick release valves that could cause trailer instability during braking.
PACCAR recalls 2025 Kenworth T380 trucks with delayed headlights and lift axle issues that could cause crashes or injuries. Owners must update software by contacting dealers or customer service.
PACCAR recalls 2022-2025 Kenworth T680 trucks with electrical system issue that may cause sudden loss of drive power, increasing crash risk. Free software update and harness replacement available.
When the Peterbilt 579 recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the Peterbilt 579; the most reported area is electrical system. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Peterbilt 579 complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 60 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Peterbilt 579, covering model years 2006–2027. The most recent was issued Aug 21, 2026 (Seats).
The 2022 Peterbilt 579 has the most, with 15 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Electrical System (14), Steering (6), Power Train (5), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (5).
1 of these recalls carry an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning. If your vehicle is covered by one, follow it until the repair is done and ask the dealer about a tow or loaner. Most other recalls let you keep driving, but book the repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Peterbilt dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Peterbilt to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Peterbilt dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.