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2019 Peterbilt 579: Quick Overview
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2019 Peterbilt 579 Specifications
Vehicle Information
| Year | 2019 |
| 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 | Automatic |
| Transmission Type | Automatic |
| 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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What Problems Does the 2019 Peterbilt 579 Have?
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2019 Peterbilt 579 Prices and Market Value
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2019 Peterbilt 579 Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Type
Diesel
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2019 Peterbilt 579 Recalls & Defects
Engine and Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
Recall date
2018-09-21
Recall no.
18v657000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) IS Recalling Certain 2017-2019 Kenworth C500, T600, T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 Trucks, AS Well AS Peterbilt 367, 386, 389, 567, 579 and 587 Trucks, Equipped With Cummins Isx15 or X15 Diesel Engines. IN Certain Driving Conditions, Such AS ON A Long Down-Hill Grade, THE Fuel Line MAY Burst IF THE Fuel Pump Cooling Circuit Screen Becomes Restricted.
Consequence
IF THE Fuel Line Bursts, Fuel MAY Leak Onto THE Road Resulting IN A Roadway Hazard FOR Other Motorists. THE Engine MAY Also Stall Without Warning, Resulting IN THE Vehicle's Inability TO Restart, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Cummins Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Replace THE Suspect Fuel Pump Cooling Circuit Screen, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began November 21, 2018. Owners MAY Contact Paccar Customer Service AT 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's Number FOR This Recall IS 18e081.
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:clutch Assembly
Recall date
2018-12-21
Recall no.
18v931000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) IS Recalling Certain 2018-2019 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 Trucks and 2018-2019 Kenworth C500, T270, T370, T440, T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 Trucks Equipped With Automated Manual Transmissions. AN Internal Component IN THE Clutch Assembly MAY Fail, Possibly Resulting IN Unintended Vehicle Movement.
Consequence
Unintended Movement OF A Vehicle CAN Increase THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Paccar Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Update THE Transmission Control Module, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began February 23, 2019. Owners MAY Contact Paccar Customer Service AT 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's Numbers FOR This Recall ARE 18pbe and 18kwh.
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.
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables
Recall date
2020-03-04
Recall no.
20v130000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) IS Recalling Certain 2015-2020 Peterbilt 365, 389, 567, and 579 Vehicles Equipped With A Left-Hand Under Hood Jumper Terminal (Option Code 2539410). THE Positive Battery Jumper Terminal Cable MAY BE TOO Long, Allowing IT TO Chafe Against THE Left Front Suspension Spring and Result IN AN Electrical Short Circuit.
Consequence
AN Electrical Short Circuit CAN Increase THE Risk OF A Fire.
Remedy
Paccar Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Inspect THE Battery Jumper Terminal Cables, and Replace Them AS Necessary, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began April 30, 2020. Owners MAY Contact Paccar Customer Service AT 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's Number FOR This Recall IS 20pba.
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
Recall date
2021-12-29
Recall no.
21v00n000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Consequence
THE Operator MAY BE Unaware OF A System Malfunction or THE Presence OF Excessive Methane Levels, Increasing THE Risk OF Injury or Fire.
Remedy
Dealers Will Re-Wire THE Warning Alarm, Free OF Charge. Owner Notification Letters Were Mailed December 1, 2022. Owners MAY Contact Peterbilt Customer Service AT 1-940-591-4220, and Kenworth Customer Service AT 1-425-828-5888. Paccar's Numbers FOR This Recall ARE 21kwh and 21pbn.
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.
Steering:critical Fasteners
Recall date
2022-04-25
Recall no.
22v277000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) IS Recalling Certain 2018-2020 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T880, T800, W900, W990; and 2018-2020 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567, and 579 Vehicles. THE Dana D-series Axle Steer ARM Fasteners That Attach THE Steering ARM TO THE Steering Knuckle MAY Fail.
Consequence
Fastener Failure CAN Result IN A Loss OF Steering Control, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash or Injury.
Remedy
Dealers Will Replace and Torque THE Steer ARM Fasteners, AT NO Charge. Owner Notification Letters Were Mailed November 8, 2022. Owners MAY Contact Kenworth Customer Service AT 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt Customer Service AT 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's Numbers FOR This Recall ARE 22 PBB and 22 Kwb.
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.
Service Brakes, AIR
Recall date
2021-11-19
Recall no.
21v906000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Consequence
Unintended Vehicle Movement CAN Increase THE Risk OF A Crash or Injury.
Remedy
Dealers Will Update THE Vehicle Software, Free OF Charge. Owner Notification Letters Were Mailed ON January 3, 2022. Owners MAY Contact Paccar Customer Service AT 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth); or 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). Paccar's Numbers FOR This Recall ARE 21kwg and 21pbm.
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.
Electrical System:software
Recall date
2021-11-19
Recall no.
21v906000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Consequence
Unintended Vehicle Movement CAN Increase THE Risk OF A Crash or Injury.
Remedy
Dealers Will Update THE Vehicle Software, Free OF Charge. Owner Notification Letters Were Mailed ON January 3, 2022. Owners MAY Contact Paccar Customer Service AT 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth); or 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). Paccar's Numbers FOR This Recall ARE 21kwg and 21pbm.
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.
2019 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
2019 Peterbilt 579 Insurance
Insurance for a 2019 Peterbilt 579 is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Truck with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.
How Does the 2019 Peterbilt 579 Compare to Other Truck?
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Final Verdict: Is the 2019 Peterbilt 579 a Good Truck?
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