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#BS-2022-PET579-D9152022 Peterbilt 579
Based on reports from 6 owners and 15 recalls for this exact model.
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Based on 6 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 15 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
3 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 540K miles.
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Top cost driver: Drivetrain (3 reports).
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2022 Peterbilt 579: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 2022 Peterbilt 579, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 540,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 540K-mile mark.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2022 Peterbilt 579, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Suspension Issues
Suspension complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2022 Peterbilt 579, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Wheels & Tires Issues
Wheels & Tires complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2022 Peterbilt 579, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
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Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2022 Peterbilt 579. Recent trend: increasing.
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Recall History (15 recalls)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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.
ENGINE
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Kenworth T680, T880, W990, T800, W900 and Peterbilt 579, 567, 389, 367 vehicles equipped with a Cummins X15 engine. The capscrews that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued, allowing the flywheel to detach.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
PACCAR, Inc. (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Peterbilt 367, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles. The cross member mounted Hill Start Assist valve assembly may have insufficient clearance to the rear axle, causing damage to the rear brake hose and loss of the rear brake signal.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Peterbilt 567 and 579 vehicles. The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction indicator lamp may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Kenworth T880, W990, Peterbilt 567, 579, 389, and 2022 Peterbilt 536, 537 wrecker and auto hauler vehicles. The work brake (winch brake) may unintentionally disengage the service brakes during winching operations, causing the vehicle to roll.
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NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 6 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 15 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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