PETERBILT 579 2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V00N000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 579 | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-12-01 | 2021-12-29 | 2021-12-29 |
Production Dates: 2016-03-10 - 2016-05-06
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 21KWH and 21PBN
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1107
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
The operator may be unaware of a system malfunction or the presence of excessive methane levels, increasing the risk of injury or fire.
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.
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.
