2018 PETERBILT 579 RECALL - #18V368000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : ANTILOCK : ABS WARNING LIGHT
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks and 2015-2018 Kenworth T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of ABS. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control System on Heavy Vehicles."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2018 PETERBILT 579 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Manufactured between |
11/15/2016 - 6/2/2017 |
| Recalled on |
6/7/2018 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Owners Notified on |
5/21/2020 |
| # Affected |
85,626 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT |
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| Description |
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks and 2015-2018 Kenworth T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of ABS. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control System on Heavy Vehicles." |
| Consequences |
If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the NAMUX software within the cab control module, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on July 30, 2018. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-918-259-3258 or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. |
| 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 |
2018 PETERBILT 579 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2018 PETERBILT 579 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2018 PETERBILT 579 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
2018 PETERBILT 579 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
2018 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2018 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2018 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2018 PETERBILT 579 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2018 PETERBILT 579 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2018 PETERBILT 579 Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2018 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2018 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2018 PETERBILT 579 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2018 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2018 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2018 PETERBILT 579 Recall for STEERING, CRITICAL FASTENERS
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