Recall 15V641000 — EQUIPMENT Defect in 2011-2013 PETERBILT 579
RECALL This recall affects up to 290 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 15V641000 |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR Incorporated |
| Vehicles Affected | 290 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Peterbilt 579 and 587 trucks manufactured February 14, 2011, to December 5, 2012 and 2011 Kenworth T700 trucks manufactured September 21, 2010, to October 1, 2010. The affected trucks are equipped with Fontaine Ultra LT Fifth Wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, have a locking mechanism that may fail to operate or to properly engage.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on December 7, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 15KWP (Kenworth) and 1015M (Peterbilt).
Related Recalls for PETERBILT
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V795000 | 2026 PETERBILT 589 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK | 62 | |
| 24V190000 | 2021 PETERBILT 537 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 70,509 | |
| 25V182000 | 2024 PETERBILT MODEL 220 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | 168 | |
| 25V353000 | 2026 PETERBILT 567 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:MODULATOR | 315 | |
| 25V436000 | 2025 PETERBILT 537 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | 56,260 | |
| 24V903000 | 2025 PETERBILT 536 | POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS | 29 | |
| 25V181000 | 2022 PETERBILT 579 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | 238 | |
| 25V014000 | 2023 PETERBILT 535 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1,110 | |
| 25V041000 | 2024 PETERBILT 536 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | 5,378 | |
| 24V915000 | 2024 PETERBILT 520 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 220,764 |