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2014 Peterbilt 579: Quick Overview
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2014 Peterbilt 579 Specifications
Vehicle Information
| Year | 2014 |
| Make | Peterbilt |
| Model | 579 |
| Trim | - |
| Style | - |
| Type | Truck |
| Category | Medium Truck |
Manufacturing Details
| Made In | United States |
| Manufacturing City | DENTON |
Dimensions
| Doors | - |
| Curb Weight | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | - |
| Overall Height | - |
| Overall Length | - |
| Overall Width | - |
| Wheelbase Length | - |
| Standard Seating | - |
Engine & Performance
| Engine | 12.9-L L-6 Diesel |
| Engine Size | 12.9L |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission | - |
| Transmission Type | - |
| Transmission Speeds | - |
| Drivetrain | 6x4 |
Additional Features
| Anti-Brake System | - |
| Steering Type | - |
Pricing
| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | - |
| Invoice Price | - |
| Delivery Charges | - |
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2014 Peterbilt 579 Recalls & Defects
Seat Belts
Recall date
2013-03-13
Recall no.
13v091000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Paccar IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2013-2014 Kenworth T680 and T880 Trucks and Model Year 2013-2014 Peterbilt 567, 579 and 587 Trucks Equipped With AIR Ride Seats. THE Cables FOR Anchoring THE Seat Belt Buckles OF Both THE Driver and Passenger Seat MAY Fray.
Consequence
IN THE Event OF A Crash, A Frayed Seat Belt Could Cause THE Belt TO Separate From THE Seat, Increasing THE Risk OF Injury TO THE Seat Occupant.
Remedy
Paccar Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Replace Both Seat Belt Buckle Assemblies, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON MAY 9, 2013. Owners MAY Contact Kenworth AT 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt AT 1-940-591-4000.
Notes
Kenworth's Recall Campaign Number IS 13kwd.peterbilt's Recall Campaign Number IS 0313-D.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.
Electrical System
Recall date
2013-02-13
Recall no.
13v048000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Paccar IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2013-2014 Kenworth T680 and T880 Trucks, Manufactured From January 18, 2012, Through February 1, 2013; and Model Year 2013-2014 Peterbilt 579 and 567 Vehicles, Manufactured From January 20, 2012, Through January 31, 2013. THE Exterior Lights Self-test Switch IS Intended TO BE Used When THE Vehicle IS Parked. IF THE Switch IS Pressed While THE Vehicle IS IN Motion, THE Exterior Lights Self-test Switch Will Cause All Exterior Lighting TO BE Extinguished.
Consequence
AN Unexpected Loss OF Lighting During Vehicle Operation MAY Reduce THE Driver's Ability TO SEE Other Vehicles, Pedestrians, or Objects, AS Well AS Reduce THE Truck's Visibility TO Other Drivers or Pedestrians, Increasing THE Risk OF Crash.
Remedy
Paccar Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Disable THE Exterior Lights Self-Test Software Parameter and Remove THE Exterior Lights Self-Test Switch and Install A Switch Plug IN ITS Place. THE Services Will BE Offered Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON February 28, 2013. Owners MAY Contact Kenworth AT 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt AT 1-940-591-4000.
Notes
THE Exterior Lights Will Re-Illuminate IF THE Switch IS Pushed Again.kenworth's Recall Campaign Number IS 13kwb.peterbilt's Recall Campaign Number IS 0213-B.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.
Exterior Lighting
Recall date
2013-02-13
Recall no.
13v048000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Paccar IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2013-2014 Kenworth T680 and T880 Trucks, Manufactured From January 18, 2012, Through February 1, 2013; and Model Year 2013-2014 Peterbilt 579 and 567 Vehicles, Manufactured From January 20, 2012, Through January 31, 2013. THE Exterior Lights Self-test Switch IS Intended TO BE Used When THE Vehicle IS Parked. IF THE Switch IS Pressed While THE Vehicle IS IN Motion, THE Exterior Lights Self-test Switch Will Cause All Exterior Lighting TO BE Extinguished.
Consequence
AN Unexpected Loss OF Lighting During Vehicle Operation MAY Reduce THE Driver's Ability TO SEE Other Vehicles, Pedestrians, or Objects, AS Well AS Reduce THE Truck's Visibility TO Other Drivers or Pedestrians, Increasing THE Risk OF Crash.
Remedy
Paccar Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Disable THE Exterior Lights Self-Test Software Parameter and Remove THE Exterior Lights Self-Test Switch and Install A Switch Plug IN ITS Place. THE Services Will BE Offered Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON February 28, 2013. Owners MAY Contact Kenworth AT 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt AT 1-940-591-4000.
Notes
THE Exterior Lights Will Re-Illuminate IF THE Switch IS Pushed Again.kenworth's Recall Campaign Number IS 13kwb.peterbilt's Recall Campaign Number IS 0213-B.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.
Electrical System:ignition:switch
Recall date
2013-05-28
Recall no.
13v222000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Paccar IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2014 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 Trucks Manufactured MAY 6, 2013, Through MAY 17, 2013; and Model Year 2014 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, 389k, 567, 579 and 587 Trucks Manufactured MAY 1, 2013 Through MAY 17, 2013. AN Internal Defect IN THE Ignition Switch Causes THE Starter TO Engage When A KEY IS Partially Inserted, Before THE KEY IS Turned.
Consequence
Unintended Engine Startup Could Cause Injury TO A Person Working IN THE Engine Compartment. Vehicles With Standard Transmissions MAY Experience Unexpected Movement, Which MAY Result IN Personal Injury or A Crash.
Remedy
Paccar Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Replace Affected Ignition Switches, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON June 14, 2013. Owners MAY Contact Kenworth AT 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt AT 1-940-591-4000. Kenworth's Recall Campaign Number IS 13kwf. Peterbilt's Recall Campaign Number IS 0513-e.
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.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (Prndl)
Recall date
2014-02-05
Recall no.
14v036000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2014 Peterbilt 567 and 579 Model Chassis Manufactured January 29, 2013, Through October 9, 2013, and Equipped With Allison-Brand Transmissions. THE Affected Vehicles MAY BE Missing THE Wiring That Illuminates THE Shifter PAD Backlighting. AS Such, THE Chassis Fail TO Comply With Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 101, "controls and Displays."
Consequence
Without THE Transmission Shifter Being Illuminated, THE Driver MAY NOT BE Able TO Easily Identify What Gear THE Vehicle IS IN, Which Could Result IN Cause Unintentional Vehicle Movement, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Paccar Will Notify Owners and Dealers Will Install THE Missing Wiring, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON March 11, 2014. Owners MAY Contact Paccar AT 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's Number FOR This Recall IS 1213h.
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.
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Recall date
2014-01-24
Recall no.
14v012000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Paccar Inc. IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2013-2014 Kenworth T680 Chassis Manufactured January 1, 2012, Through October 14, 2013, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 Chassis Manufactured January 20, 2012, Through October 11, 2013, and Equipped With Inteva-Brand Door Latch Assemblies. IN THE Affected Vehicles, THE Doors MAY Lock Permanently While Closed or MAY BE Opened From THE Outside Even After They Have Been Locked.
Consequence
IF THE Door Latch Assembly Becomes Permanently Locked While Closed Occupants Could BE Prevented From Exiting THE Vehicle IN THE Event OF A Crash or Fire, Increasing THE Risk OF Injury.
Remedy
Paccar Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Replace THE Left and Right Door Latch Assemblies With NEW Assemblies, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON March 25, 2014. Customers MAY Contact Paccar AT 1-425-468-8228. Kenworth's Number FOR This Recall IS 14kwb. Peterbilt's Number FOR This Recall IS 114-a.
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.
Electrical System
Recall date
2014-05-29
Recall no.
14v283000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2010-2015 Peterbilt 579, 388, 384, 367, 365, 348, and 337 Trucks Manufactured October 30, 2009, Through MAY 21, 2014. IN THE Affected Vehicles, IF Power IS Interrupted TO THE Seat Electronic Control Unit (Ecu), Such AS When THE Fuse FOR That Circuit Blows, THE Side AIR BAG Would BE Disabled BUT There Will NOT BE A Warning Lamp Indicator TO Notify THE Operator OF THE Malfunction.
Consequence
Without A Warning OF A Problem Existing IN THE Side AIR BAG System, THE Driver MAY Continue TO Operate THE Vehicle, Increasing THE Risk OF Injury From THE Side AIR BAG NOT Deploying IN THE Event OF A Rollover.
Remedy
Paccar Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Install A NEW Electrical Harness TO Correct Them Problem, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began IN July 2014. Owners MAY Contact Peterbilt Customer Service AT 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's Number FOR This Recall IS 514-f.
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.
AIR Bags
Recall date
2014-05-29
Recall no.
14v283000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2010-2015 Peterbilt 579, 388, 384, 367, 365, 348, and 337 Trucks Manufactured October 30, 2009, Through MAY 21, 2014. IN THE Affected Vehicles, IF Power IS Interrupted TO THE Seat Electronic Control Unit (Ecu), Such AS When THE Fuse FOR That Circuit Blows, THE Side AIR BAG Would BE Disabled BUT There Will NOT BE A Warning Lamp Indicator TO Notify THE Operator OF THE Malfunction.
Consequence
Without A Warning OF A Problem Existing IN THE Side AIR BAG System, THE Driver MAY Continue TO Operate THE Vehicle, Increasing THE Risk OF Injury From THE Side AIR BAG NOT Deploying IN THE Event OF A Rollover.
Remedy
Paccar Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Install A NEW Electrical Harness TO Correct Them Problem, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began IN July 2014. Owners MAY Contact Peterbilt Customer Service AT 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's Number FOR This Recall IS 514-f.
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.
Tires
Recall date
2015-03-06
Recall no.
15v132000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2006-2016 Peterbilt 587, 579, 567, 389, 388, 387, 385, 382, 379, 378, 367, 365 and 357 Trucks Manufactured July 25, 2005, TO February 26, 2016. THE Affected Vehicles MAY BE Equipped With Tire and RIM Certification Labels That List A Tire Pressure Below THE Actual Correct Amount. AS Such, These Vehicles Fail TO Comply With THE Requirements OF Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard NO. 120, "tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information FOR Motor Vehicles With A Gvwr OF More Than 4,536 Kilograms (10,000 Pounds)."
Consequence
IF THE Tires ARE Underinflated DUE TO THE Incorrect Inflation Pressure Listed ON THE Label, THE Truck MAY NOT BE Able TO Carry THE Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Gvwr) Load Listed Without Experiencing Tire Failure Which Would Increase THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Peterbilt Will Notify Owners and Mail Them A Corrected Tire and RIM Certification Label, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON June 19, 2015. Owners MAY Contact Peterbilt Customer Service AT 1-940-591-4000. Paccar's Number FOR This Recall IS 215-d.
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.
Equipment:other:labels
Recall date
2015-03-06
Recall no.
15v132000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2006-2016 Peterbilt 587, 579, 567, 389, 388, 387, 385, 382, 379, 378, 367, 365 and 357 Trucks Manufactured July 25, 2005, TO February 26, 2016. THE Affected Vehicles MAY BE Equipped With Tire and RIM Certification Labels That List A Tire Pressure Below THE Actual Correct Amount. AS Such, These Vehicles Fail TO Comply With THE Requirements OF Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard NO. 120, "tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information FOR Motor Vehicles With A Gvwr OF More Than 4,536 Kilograms (10,000 Pounds)."
Consequence
IF THE Tires ARE Underinflated DUE TO THE Incorrect Inflation Pressure Listed ON THE Label, THE Truck MAY NOT BE Able TO Carry THE Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Gvwr) Load Listed Without Experiencing Tire Failure Which Would Increase THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Peterbilt Will Notify Owners and Mail Them A Corrected Tire and RIM Certification Label, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON June 19, 2015. Owners MAY Contact Peterbilt Customer Service AT 1-940-591-4000. Paccar's Number FOR This Recall IS 215-d.
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.
Electrical System:alternator/Generator/Regulator
Recall date
2015-07-22
Recall no.
15v456000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2012-2016 Peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 388, 389, 567, 579, and 587 Trucks Manufactured January 13, 2011, TO April 20, 2015. THE Affected Trucks, Equipped With Extended-Body Leece Neville Alternators, Have Alternator Charge Cables That MAY Chafe Against A Formed Metal Freon Discharge Line.
Consequence
IF THE Alternator Cable Rubs Through ITS Insulation, AN Electrical Short MAY Occur, Increasing THE Risk OF A Fire.
Remedy
Peterbilt Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Reroute THE Alternator Charge Cable Away From THE Metal Freon Line and Install A Plastic Insulator ON THE Cable End, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON September 23, 2015. Owners MAY Contact Peterbilt Customer Service AT 1-940-591-4000. Peterbilt's Number FOR This Recall IS 715-k.
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.
Electrical System:alternator/Generator/Regulator
Recall date
2015-05-08
Recall no.
15v270000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2014-2016 Kenworth T660, T680, T880 Trucks Manufactured February 18, 2013, TO April 10, 2015, and 2011-2016 Peterbilt 386, 389, 567, 579, and 587 Trucks Manufactured December 13, 2010, TO April 20, 2015. THE Affected Trucks, Equipped With Paccar Mx-13 Engines and Delco-remy 40si Alternators, Have Alternator Charge Cables That MAY Chafe Against A Formed Metal Freon Discharge Line.
Consequence
IF THE Alternator Cable Rubs Through ITS Insulation, AN Electrical Short MAY Occur, Increasing THE Risk OF A Fire.
Remedy
Paccar Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Reroute THE Alternator Charge Cable Away From THE Metal Freon Line, Free OF Charge. Paccar Issued AN Interim Notification TO Owners ON July 10, 2015. THE Recall Began ON September 16, 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 15kwe and 515-f.
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.
Electrical System:wiring:fuses and Circuit Breakers
Recall date
2017-07-25
Recall no.
17v471000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) IS Recalling Certain 2013-2017 Peterbilt 567 and 579 Kenworth T680 and T880 Trucks Equipped With Optional Spotlights. THE Spotlight Circuit MAY NOT BE Adequately Protected IN THE Event OF A Short.
Consequence
A Short IN THE Spotlight Circuitry MAY Increase THE Risk OF A Fire AT THE Cab Fuse Block.
Remedy
Paccar Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Change THE Polyfuse Switch IN THE Spotlight Circuit TO A Standard Fuse, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON September 19, 2017. Owners MAY Contact Paccar Customer Service AT 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's Number FOR This Recall IS 17kwc and 717-b.
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.
Exterior Lighting
Recall date
2017-07-25
Recall no.
17v471000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) IS Recalling Certain 2013-2017 Peterbilt 567 and 579 Kenworth T680 and T880 Trucks Equipped With Optional Spotlights. THE Spotlight Circuit MAY NOT BE Adequately Protected IN THE Event OF A Short.
Consequence
A Short IN THE Spotlight Circuitry MAY Increase THE Risk OF A Fire AT THE Cab Fuse Block.
Remedy
Paccar Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Change THE Polyfuse Switch IN THE Spotlight Circuit TO A Standard Fuse, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON September 19, 2017. Owners MAY Contact Paccar Customer Service AT 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's Number FOR This Recall IS 17kwc and 717-b.
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.
Exterior Lighting
Recall date
2018-11-16
Recall no.
18v816000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) IS Recalling Certain 2013-2019 Kenworth T680 and T880 and Peterbilt 579 Trucks, Greater Than 30 Feet Long and Equipped With Side Extender Mounted Intermediate Marker Lamp/Turn Signals That DO NOT Include A Reflex Reflector. Since Both Intermediate Side Marker Lamps and Reflex Reflectors ARE Required, These Vehicles Fail TO Comply With THE Requirements OF Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 108, "lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence
Missing Reflex Reflectors CAN Reduce THE Vehicle's Visibility TO Other Drivers, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Paccar Will Notify Owners and Dealers Will Install Reflex Reflective Tape, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began January 15, 2019. Owners MAY Contact Paccar Customer Service AT 1-918-259-3258. Paccar's Number FOR This Recall IS 18kwf, and 18pbc.
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.
Service Brakes, Air:antilock:abs Warning Light
Recall date
2020-04-06
Recall no.
20v199000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) IS Recalling Certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 Vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 Vehicles Equipped With Namux Software. 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."
Consequence
IF THE Driver Unknowingly Operates THE Vehicle Without THE ABS Functioning, There Would BE AN Increased Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
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 June 4, 2020. THE Recall Began MAY 26, 2020. Owners MAY Contact Kenworth Customer Service AT 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt Customer Service AT 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's Number FOR This Recall IS 20pbc and 20kwb.
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.
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
Recall date
2020-04-06
Recall no.
20v199000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) IS Recalling Certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 Vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 Vehicles Equipped With Namux Software. 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."
Consequence
IF THE Driver Unknowingly Operates THE Vehicle Without THE ABS Functioning, There Would BE AN Increased Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
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 June 4, 2020. THE Recall Began MAY 26, 2020. Owners MAY Contact Kenworth Customer Service AT 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt Customer Service AT 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's Number FOR This Recall IS 20pbc and 20kwb.
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.
2014 Peterbilt 579 Warranty
Basic
Original warranty
0 months / No data
Estimated remaining
Expired
Powertrain
Original warranty
0 months / No data
Estimated remaining
Expired
Rust
Original warranty
0 months / No data
Estimated remaining
Expired
2014 Peterbilt 579 Insurance
Insurance for a 2014 Peterbilt 579 is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Truck with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.
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