PETERBILT 579 2022: STRUCTURE:BODY:STEP/LADDER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V016000

Make Model Year
PETERBILT 579 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-04-11 2022-01-18 2022-01-19

Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 22PBA

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:STEP/LADDER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3511

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

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.