Every 2024 Peterbilt 579 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 25V436000
Jun 26, 2025Exterior Lighting:Lighting Control Module:Software
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the VCU software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 25PACF.
Full recall details for 25V436000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 25V181000
Mar 24, 2025Electrical System:Propulsion System
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the software and replace the electrical harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2025. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 25PBC and 25KWC.
Full recall details for 25V181000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 24V915000
Dec 10, 2024Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24KWL and 24PBL.
Full recall details for 24V915000 →Power Train · NHTSA 24V190000
Mar 20, 2024Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever and Linkage:Column Shift
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the gear shifter assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 15, 2025, then phased after that. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24PBE and 24KWE.
Full recall details for 24V190000 →Steering · NHTSA 24V044000
Jan 25, 2024Steering
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 20, 2024. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and/or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24PBC and 24KWC.
Full recall details for 24V044000 →Fuel System, Diesel · NHTSA 23V653000
Sep 27, 2023Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and trim the U-bolts, and replace the fuel tank as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2023. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 23PBH.
Full recall details for 23V653000 →Parking Brake · NHTSA 23V185000
Mar 20, 2023Parking Brake
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V185000 →
2024 Peterbilt 579 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Peterbilt 579. Peterbilt has issued at least 85 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Tires2
- Fuel/Propulsion System1
Service bulletins by component
- Engine (33)
- Electrical System (28)
- Unknown Or Other (14)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (6)
- Power Train (4)
- Fuel System, Diesel (3)
Read Peterbilt 579 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Peterbilt 579. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“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.”
2024 PETERBILT 579Aug 28, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11683677
“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.”
2024 PETERBILT 579Aug 26, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11683122
“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”
2024 PETERBILT 579Dec 19, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11631705
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