2006 PETERBILT 579 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 PETERBILT 579
The 2006 PETERBILT 579 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, TIRES. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by PACCAR Incorporated for this model year.
Recalls for the 2006 PETERBILT 579
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2006 PETERBILT 579, potentially affecting up to 426,460 vehicles.
Recall 15V132000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 213,230 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2006-2016 Peterbilt 587, 579, 567, 389, 388, 387, 385, 382, 379, 378, 367, 365 and 357 trucks manufactured July 25, 2005, to February 26, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with Tire and Rim Certification Labels that list a tire pressure below the actual correct amount. As such, these vehicles fail...
Consequence: If the tires are underinflated due to the incorrect inflation pressure listed on the label, the truck may not be able to carry the maximum gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) load listed without experiencing tire failure which would increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Peterbilt will notify owners and mail them a corrected Tire and Rim certification label, free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 215-D.
View full details →Recall 15V132000 — TIRES
| 213,230 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2006-2016 Peterbilt 587, 579, 567, 389, 388, 387, 385, 382, 379, 378, 367, 365 and 357 trucks manufactured July 25, 2005, to February 26, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with Tire and Rim Certification Labels that list a tire pressure below the actual correct amount. As such, these vehicles fail...
Consequence: If the tires are underinflated due to the incorrect inflation pressure listed on the label, the truck may not be able to carry the maximum gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) load listed without experiencing tire failure which would increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Peterbilt will notify owners and mail them a corrected Tire and Rim certification label, free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 215-D.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 PETERBILT 579
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 PETERBILT 579.
Safety Rating for the 2006 PETERBILT 579
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 PETERBILT 579 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 PETERBILT 579
PACCAR Incorporated has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 PETERBILT 579. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
32-018 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Non-Safety Campaign â Chassis with the City Horn option may generate unexpected alerts. A VECU software update is available to resolve the issue.
TT7484EN — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Tech Tip concerning Pushbutton Shift Selector on Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks will skip the oil level check and proceed to Prognostics
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 PETERBILT 579
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PETERBILT 579
- 2006 PETERBILT 579 (current)
- 2007 PETERBILT 579 — 0 complaints
- 2008 PETERBILT 579 — 0 complaints
- 2009 PETERBILT 579 — 0 complaints
- 2010 PETERBILT 579 — 0 complaints
- 2011 PETERBILT 579 — 0 complaints
Other PETERBILT Models
- PETERBILT 379 — 76 total complaints
- PETERBILT PETERBILT — 40 total complaints
- PETERBILT 388 — 36 total complaints
- PETERBILT 389 — 34 total complaints
- PETERBILT 357 — 19 total complaints
- PETERBILT 386 — 14 total complaints
- PETERBILT 387 — 14 total complaints
- PETERBILT 567 — 11 total complaints