2013 PETERBILT 579 RECALL - #15V641000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Peterbilt 579 and 587 trucks manufactured February 14, 2011, to December 5, 2012 and 2011 Kenworth T700 trucks manufactured September 21, 2010, to October 1, 2010. The affected trucks are equipped with Fontaine Ultra LT Fifth Wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, have a locking mechanism that may fail to operate or to properly engage.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2013 PETERBILT 579 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Manufactured between |
2/14/2011 - 12/5/2012 |
| Recalled on |
10/9/2015 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
12/7/2015 |
| # Affected |
290 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT |
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| Description |
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Peterbilt 579 and 587 trucks manufactured February 14, 2011, to December 5, 2012 and 2011 Kenworth T700 trucks manufactured September 21, 2010, to October 1, 2010. The affected trucks are equipped with Fontaine Ultra LT Fifth Wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, have a locking mechanism that may fail to operate or to properly engage. |
| Consequences |
If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on December 7, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 15KWP (Kenworth) and 1015M (Peterbilt). |
| 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.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for SEAT BELTS
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for AIR BAGS
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for TIRES
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
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