2018 PETERBILT 579 Recalls (9)

Campaign:
17V103000 on 02/20/2017
Component:
Fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
05/15/2016 - 01/17/2017
Affected:
465
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2015-2018 kenworth k370, t680, t880 and 2017-2018 peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. the plastic fuel tee fittings on these trucks may leak fuel.
Consequence:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Kenworth and peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect fuel tees, free of charge. the recall began on april 13, 2017. owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 and peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. paccar's numbers for this recall is 17kwa and 217-a.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
17V443000 on 07/16/2017
Component:
Fuel system, diesel
Manufactured:
12/19/2016 - 04/16/2017
Affected:
1,737
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, and 2018 kenworth c500, t680, t800, t880 and w900 trucks equipped with cummins isx 15l engines. these engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear could possibly slip on its drive shaft, causing a fuel pump function loss, resulting in an engine stall.
Consequence:
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Cummins will notify the vehicle purchaser, and cummins dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. the recall began july 1, 2017. owners may contact cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or paccar customer service at 1-425-468-7400. paccar's number for this recall is c1909.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
17V840000 on 12/27/2017
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Manufactured:
04/30/2017 - 12/21/2017
Affected:
1,222
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2018 peterbilt 567, 579, kenworth t680, and t880 trucks, equipped with certain eaton endurant and paccar amt transmissions. the transmission control module (tcm) may allow the engine to crank briefly even if the transmission shifter is not in neutral. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 102, "transmission shift lever sequence/starter interlock/transmission braking effect."
Consequence:
If the transmission is not in neutral when the engine begins running, there may be unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will update the tcm software, free of charge. the recall began february 6, 2018. owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000, or kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. paccar's numbers for this recall are 1217f and 1717kwf.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
18V092000 on 02/05/2018
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Manufactured:
11/16/2016 - 12/30/2017
Affected:
1,938
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 kenworth t680 and t880 trucks, and peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks, all equipped with an automated eaton ultrashift plus or eaton advantage transmission with right hand stalk shifter. the display that indicates which transmission gear the driver selected may display incorrectly. the display can indicate 'n' when the shifter is set into 'd' or 'r', and the as a result, the truck will not move. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 102, "transmission shift lever sequence/starter interlock/transmission braking effect," and number 101, "control and displays."
Consequence:
A truck that does not move as expected can increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will install a transmission software update, free of charge. the recall began on march 9, 2018. owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. paccar's numbers for this recall is 18kwa and 118-a.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
18V092000 on 02/05/2018
Component:
Electrical system: instrument panel
Manufactured:
11/16/2016 - 12/30/2017
Affected:
1,938
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 kenworth t680 and t880 trucks, and peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks, all equipped with an automated eaton ultrashift plus or eaton advantage transmission with right hand stalk shifter. the display that indicates which transmission gear the driver selected may display incorrectly. the display can indicate 'n' when the shifter is set into 'd' or 'r', and the as a result, the truck will not move. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 102, "transmission shift lever sequence/starter interlock/transmission braking effect," and number 101, "control and displays."
Consequence:
A truck that does not move as expected can increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will install a transmission software update, free of charge. the recall began on march 9, 2018. owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. paccar's numbers for this recall is 18kwa and 118-a.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
18V368000 on 06/06/2018
Component:
Service brakes, air:antilock:abs warning light
Manufactured:
11/14/2016 - 06/01/2017
Affected:
3,043
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks and 2015-2018 kenworth t660, t680, t800, t880 and w900 trucks. in the event that the anti-lock brake system (abs) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the abs may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of abs. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems," and 136, "electronic stability control system on heavy vehicles."
Consequence:
If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the abs functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will update the namux software within the cab control module, free of charge. paccar issued owners an interim notification on july 30, 2018. owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-918-259-3258 or kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
18V368000 on 06/06/2018
Component:
Electronic stability control
Manufactured:
11/14/2016 - 06/01/2017
Affected:
3,043
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks and 2015-2018 kenworth t660, t680, t800, t880 and w900 trucks. in the event that the anti-lock brake system (abs) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the abs may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of abs. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems," and 136, "electronic stability control system on heavy vehicles."
Consequence:
If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the abs functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will update the namux software within the cab control module, free of charge. paccar issued owners an interim notification on july 30, 2018. owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-918-259-3258 or kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
18V657000 on 09/26/2018
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured:
01/25/2016 - 07/29/2018
Affected:
48,896
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2017-2019 kenworth c500, t600, t660, t680, t800, t880 and w900 trucks, as well as peterbilt 367, 386, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, equipped with cummins isx15 or x15 diesel engines. in certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
Cummins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect fuel pump cooling circuit screen, free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-940-591-4220. paccar's number for this recall is 18e081.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
18V816000 on 11/20/2018
Component:
Exterior lighting
Manufactured:
03/24/2013 - 10/21/2018
Affected:
1,619
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2013-2019 kenworth t680 and t880 and peterbilt 579 trucks, greater than 30 feet long and equipped with side extender mounted intermediate marker lamp/turn signals that do not include a reflex reflector. since both intermediate side marker lamps and reflex reflectors are required, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:
Missing reflex reflectors can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners and dealers will install reflex reflective tape, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin february 19, 2019. owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-918-259-3258. paccar's number for this recall is 18kwf, and 18pbc.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2018 PETERBILT 579 TSBs (5)

Bulletin:
18-16
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Fix-as-fail: an internal issue may cause some hvac mode door actuators to fail. this will cause the hvac system to act erratically or constantly turn on and off.
Bulletin:
15-16
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Fix-as-fail: repair for horizontal exhaust diffuser configurations with broken brackets or cracked diffuser.
Bulletin:
19-17
Component:
354000 equipment:mechanical
Summary:
Informational only - peterbilt 579 aero bumper radar cover license plate grommets require 1/4"x 20 x 3/4"long fasteners.
Bulletin:
15-17
Component:
121300 exterior lighting:headlights:high/low beam dimmer switch
Summary:
Fix-as-fail - low beam headlamp bulb diagnosis (inspect bulb and connector)
Bulletin:
32-010
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Information only - customer installed inverters may be wired incorrectly.

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