Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 22V016000

Structure: body: step/ladder

PACCAR Incorporated filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2022-01-18.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V016000

Structure: body: step/ladder

Component
Structure: body: step/ladder
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Vehicles affected
3,511
Reported to NHTSA
2022-01-18
Owners notified
2022-04-11

Defect description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Peterbilt 579 vehicles equipped with chassis fairings. The bolts that hold the chassis fairing step assembly in the closed position may loosen and fracture the latch attachment, causing the fairing assembly to flex.

Safety risk

A partially unsecured cab step can unexpectedly move while entering or exiting the cab, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will add new fasteners and a bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 11, 2022. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 22PBA.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
PETERBILT 5792022

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.