PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2021-2024 Peterbilt 579 and 567 trucks

Sep 27, 2023 — Recall Campaign #23V653000

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Peterbilt 579 and 567 trucks. The U-bolts that attach the air tank to the chassis may contact the fuel tank and over time, wear a hole in the tank.

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,315 units affected.

See recall notice

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

23V653000

Manufacturer:	PACCAR Incorporated
Recall date:	September 27, 2023
NHTSA Campaign #:	23V653000
Units affected:	1,315

Description:: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Peterbilt 579 and 567 trucks. The U-bolts that attach the air tank to the chassis may contact the fuel tank and over time, wear a hole in the tank.
Consequeces:: A punctured fuel tank can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective action:: Dealers will inspect and trim the U-bolts, and replace the fuel tank as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2023. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 23PBH.
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.

Affects the following:

2024 PETERBILT 567 Complaints
The contact owns 2024 Peterbilt 567. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was driving to the dealer to be diagnosed and it was determined that the fuel tank was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was attempted to be notified; however, the manufacturer was no longer in business. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.;
2024 PETERBILT 579 Complaints
The contact filed the complaint on behalf of a fleet driver. The contact owns a 2024 Peterbilt Conventional 579, equipped with Goodyear Tires, Tire Line: Endurance LHS, Tire Size: 295/75/R22.5, DOT Number:1MC37C8BW3223. The contact stated that while the fleet driver was driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal flapping sound coming from the tires. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was shaking and vibrating abnormally. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. The driver inspected the vehicle and noticed that the front passenger's side tire was cracked, and the outer tire tread had detached. The TA Truck Stop Service was contacted, and the tire was replaced. The Goodyear dealer where the tires were purchased was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 276,000. The tire failure mileage was 40,004.;