Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 22V940000

Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior

PACCAR Incorporated filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2022-12-16.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V940000

Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior

Component
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Vehicles affected
2,565
Reported to NHTSA
2022-12-16
Owners notified
2023-03-27

Defect description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Peterbilt 579 vehicles. The molded hood mirror assemblies may break at the pivot joint and, if unsecured by a harness or tether, can fall into the roadway.

Safety risk

A molded hood mirror that falls into the roadway can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect for a wire harness or tether and replace the hood mirror assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 14, 2023. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 22PBF.

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

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
PETERBILT 5792023 2022

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.