2019 PETERBILT 579 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
8
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2019 PETERBILT 579
The 2019 PETERBILT 579 has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 10 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by PACCAR Incorporated for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (2 complaints), Suspension (1 complaint), and Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2019 PETERBILT 579
NHTSA has recorded 10 recalls for the 2019 PETERBILT 579, potentially affecting up to 1,053,336 vehicles.
Recall 21V00N000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 1,107 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Peterbilt 567, 579, 2021-2022 Peterbilt 536, 2017-2021 Kenworth T880, 2016-2022 Kenworth T680, 2018-2020 Kenworth T440, 2020 Kenworth T270, and 2021 Kenworth T280 vehicles. The methane detection system will not function if the system loses power.
Consequence: The operator may be unaware of a system malfunction or the presence of excessive methane levels, increasing the risk of injury or fire.
Remedy: Dealers will re-wire the warning alarm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2022. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220, and Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWH and 21PBN.
View full details →Recall 22V277000 — STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
| 17,641 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T880, T800, W900, W990; and 2018-2020 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567, and 579 vehicles. The Dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail.
Consequence: Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace and torque the steer arm fasteners, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are...
View full details →Recall 21V906000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 908 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Kenworth T880, W990, Peterbilt 567, 579, 389, and 2022 Peterbilt 536, 537 wrecker and auto hauler vehicles. The work brake (winch brake) may unintentionally disengage the service brakes during winching operations, causing the vehicle to roll.
Consequence: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 3, 2022. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth); or 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWG and 21PBM.
View full details →Recall 21V906000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 908 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Kenworth T880, W990, Peterbilt 567, 579, 389, and 2022 Peterbilt 536, 537 wrecker and auto hauler vehicles. The work brake (winch brake) may unintentionally disengage the service brakes during winching operations, causing the vehicle to roll.
Consequence: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 3, 2022. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth); or 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWG and 21PBM.
View full details →Recall 20V199000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
| 460,515 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the...
Consequence: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 June 4, 2020. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer...
View full details →Recall 20V199000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
| 460,515 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the...
Consequence: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 June 4, 2020. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer...
View full details →Recall 20V130000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 35,671 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Peterbilt 365, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles equipped with a left-hand under hood jumper terminal (option code 2539410). The positive battery jumper terminal cable may be too long, allowing it to chafe against the left front suspension spring and result in an electrical short circuit.
Consequence: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery jumper terminal cables, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 30, 2020. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall...
View full details →Recall 18V931000 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
| 25,556 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and 2018-2019 Kenworth C500, T270, T370, T440, T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks equipped with automated manual transmissions. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.
Consequence: Unintended movement of a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission control module, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 18PBE and 18KWH.
View full details →Recall 18V816000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 1,619 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: Missing reflex reflectors can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will install reflex reflective tape, free of charge. The recall began January 15, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's number for this recall is 18KWF, and 18PBC.
View full details →Recall 18V657000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 48,896 vehicles affected
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...
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.
Remedy: Cummins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect fuel pump cooling circuit screen, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 18E081.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2019 PETERBILT 579
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 PETERBILT 579. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MY 2019 PETERBILT MODEL 579 HAS FRONT END ISSUES !!!!!! I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE ALIGNED ALL THREE AXLES AND ON THE SECOND OCCASION JUST THE STEER AXLE. I AM ON MY 4TH SET OF STEER TIRES. THE TRUCK CAME THROUGH WITH 11 R22.5 GOODYEAR TIRES THEY STARTED CUPPING OUT AT 25 TO 35,000 MILES I TOOK THEM OFF AND PUT ON A SET OF 11R 22.5 GENERAL BRAND TIRES AND HENCE HAD THE (3)AXLE ALIGNMENT DONE AT APPROX.72 TO 75,00 MILES THESE TIRES CUPPED OUT SO BAD I HAD TO REMOVE THEM WITH APPROX 30,000 MILES ON THEM.. I WENT BACK TO THE TIRE DEALER HAD ANOTHER SET OF GENERAL 11R.22.5 TIRES AND HAD THE STEER AXLE ALIGNED. AND AFTER 25 TO 30,000 MILES THE SAME THIING CUPPED OUT SO BAD I COULDN'T DRIVE THE TRUCK SAFELY. DECEMBER 24 2020 I PUT ON A SET OF LESSAR EXPENSIVE TIRES AT A TRUCK STOP THIS TIME 22.5 LOW PROFILE TIRES AND THE SAME THING THEY HAVE APPROX. 30,OOO MILES ON THEM AND ARE CUPPING OUT IM AT A LOSS AS WHAT TO DO NEXT I'M JUST ABOUT OUT OF BAND AIDS AND MONEY FOR THIS (NOT TO MENTION MY PATIENCE
MY 2019 PETERBILT MODEL 579 HAS FRONT END ISSUES !!!!!! I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE ALIGNED ALL THREE AXLES AND ON THE SECOND OCCASION JUST THE STEER AXLE. I AM ON MY 4TH SET OF STEER TIRES. THE TRUCK CAME THROUGH WITH 11 R22.5 GOODYEAR TIRES THEY STARTED CUPPING OUT AT 25 TO 35,000 MILES I TOOK THEM OFF AND PUT ON A SET OF 11R 22.5 GENERAL BRAND TIRES AND HENCE HAD THE (3)AXLE ALIGNMENT DONE AT APPROX.72 TO 75,00 MILES THESE TIRES CUPPED OUT SO BAD I HAD TO REMOVE THEM WITH APPROX 30,000 MILES ON THEM.. I WENT BACK TO THE TIRE DEALER HAD ANOTHER SET OF GENERAL 11R.22.5 TIRES AND HAD THE STEER AXLE ALIGNED. AND AFTER 25 TO 30,000 MILES THE SAME THIING CUPPED OUT SO BAD I COULDN'T DRIVE THE TRUCK SAFELY. DECEMBER 24 2020 I PUT ON A SET OF LESSAR EXPENSIVE TIRES AT A TRUCK STOP THIS TIME 22.5 LOW PROFILE TIRES AND THE SAME THING THEY HAVE APPROX. 30,OOO MILES ON THEM AND ARE CUPPING OUT IM AT A LOSS AS WHAT TO DO NEXT I'M JUST ABOUT OUT OF BAND AIDS AND MONEY FOR THIS (NOT TO MENTION MY PATIENCE
MY 2019 PETERBILT MODEL 579 HAS FRONT END ISSUES !!!!!! I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE ALIGNED ALL THREE AXLES AND ON THE SECOND OCCASION JUST THE STEER AXLE. I AM ON MY 4TH SET OF STEER TIRES. THE TRUCK CAME THROUGH WITH 11 R22.5 GOODYEAR TIRES THEY STARTED CUPPING OUT AT 25 TO 35,000 MILES I TOOK THEM OFF AND PUT ON A SET OF 11R 22.5 GENERAL BRAND TIRES AND HENCE HAD THE (3)AXLE ALIGNMENT DONE AT APPROX.72 TO 75,00 MILES THESE TIRES CUPPED OUT SO BAD I HAD TO REMOVE THEM WITH APPROX 30,000 MILES ON THEM.. I WENT BACK TO THE TIRE DEALER HAD ANOTHER SET OF GENERAL 11R.22.5 TIRES AND HAD THE STEER AXLE ALIGNED. AND AFTER 25 TO 30,000 MILES THE SAME THIING CUPPED OUT SO BAD I COULDN'T DRIVE THE TRUCK SAFELY. DECEMBER 24 2020 I PUT ON A SET OF LESSAR EXPENSIVE TIRES AT A TRUCK STOP THIS TIME 22.5 LOW PROFILE TIRES AND THE SAME THING THEY HAVE APPROX. 30,OOO MILES ON THEM AND ARE CUPPING OUT IM AT A LOSS AS WHAT TO DO NEXT I'M JUST ABOUT OUT OF BAND AIDS AND MONEY FOR THIS (NOT TO MENTION MY PATIENCE
AFTER HITTING A BUMP, THE STEERING WOULD SHAKE SO BAD IT WAS HARD TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL. HAD TO PULL OFF ON THE SHOULDER TO GET THE SHAKING TO STOP. AFTER HAVING THIS HAPPEN SEVERAL TIMES IN ONE DAY, I TOOK THE TRUCK TO DEALER WHERE THEY DISCOVERED IT HAD A BAD STEERING BOX. STILL WAITING ON THE TRUCK TO GET OUT OF SHOP.
Safety Rating for the 2019 PETERBILT 579
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2019 PETERBILT 579 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 PETERBILT 579
PACCAR Incorporated has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2019 PETERBILT 579. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
42-059 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER
Non-Safety Campaign - Vehicles with a Cummins X15 engine and Horton fan drive may set Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 6637 and/or 3838 due to fan speed that results in the fan remaining activated until the power is cycled. A new controller will resolve the issue.
56-003 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Non-Safety Campaign: Certain Model 567 and 579 vehicles, built between 4/03/2018 and 12/21/2018, and equipped with Cummins engines and Eaton Endurant transmissions had the Enable PTO parameter incorrectly set. Fault code 900 may present and the PTO does not function as intended. Resolution is to update the ECU software and...
52-002 — EQUIPMENT
Fix-As-Fail - DEA5XX radio may be locked in the ON position or stuck in hi volume. A software update is available to resolve this issue.
26-034 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Fix as Fail: Certain model 579 and 567 vehicles equipped with Eaton Endurant or PACCAR AMT transmissions, built between 5/01/2017 and 4/07/2019, may have a fluid pressure sensor rubbing or experiencing hard interference with routing brackets, power cables, wiring harnesses, or air lines in the driverâÂÂs side frame rail.
R1802 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Non-Safety Campaign: Vehicles built with pre-production UltraLoft components are eligible for an upgrade to production quality components.
R1802 — STRUCTURE:BODY
Non-Safety Campaign: Vehicles built with pre-production UltraLoft components are eligible for an upgrade to production quality components.
R1802 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Non-Safety Campaign: Vehicles built with pre-production UltraLoft components are eligible for an upgrade to production quality components.
R1802 — EQUIPMENT
Non-Safety Campaign: Vehicles built with pre-production UltraLoft components are eligible for an upgrade to production quality components.
18PBC — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Safety Recall: Vehicles fail to confirm with FMVSS/CMVSS No 108 - Table 1-a requirements for intermediate side marker lamp and reflex reflector.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 PETERBILT 579
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PETERBILT 579
- 2014 PETERBILT 579 — 5 complaints
- 2015 PETERBILT 579 — 6 complaints
- 2016 PETERBILT 579 — 4 complaints
- 2017 PETERBILT 579 — 2 complaints
- 2018 PETERBILT 579 — 12 complaints
- 2019 PETERBILT 579 (current)
- 2020 PETERBILT 579 — 4 complaints
- 2021 PETERBILT 579 — 1 complaint
- 2022 PETERBILT 579 — 6 complaints
- 2023 PETERBILT 579 — 3 complaints
- 2024 PETERBILT 579 — 3 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