PETERBILT 579 2024: PARKING BRAKE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V185000

Make Model Year
PETERBILT 579 2024
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-06-12 2023-03-20 2023-03-21

Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 23PBC

Component: PARKING BRAKE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 25

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

PACCAR Incorporated "PACCAR" is recalling certain 2023-2024 Peterbilt 579 trucks. The Intellipark Tractor Park Valve Module "PVM" may intermittently become stuck in the un-parked position and fail to move into the park position when the park switch is activated.

Consequence

A PVM that fails to move into park can cause a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the PVM with a new corrected part, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2023. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 23PBC.

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.