CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Peterbilt 579 has 13 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (1 report).
2017 Peterbilt 579 recalls
Methane alarm may fail if power is lost, risking fire
Certain heavy-duty trucks have a wiring defect in the methane detection system.
ABS warning light may stay off during power loss, raising crash risk
The anti-lock brake system (ABS) controller can lose battery or ignition power.
Battery Jumper Cable Can Chafe and Cause Fire Risk
Certain Peterbilt trucks with a left-hand under-hood jumper terminal may have a positive battery jumper terminal cable that is too long.
Missing stability control raises crash risk
Certain electric trucks built on the Peterbilt 579 chassis do not have the stability control hardware and software that works with the braking system.
Trucks Missing Side Reflectors Can Be Harder to See
Certain heavy trucks built from 2013 to 2015 with side extender marker lights lack the required reflex reflectors on those extenders.
Fuel line can burst on long downhill grades
Certain trucks equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines may have a fuel pump cooling circuit screen that can become restricted, particularly during driving on long downhill grades.
ABS Warning Light May Not Show Loss of Anti-Lock Braking
On certain trucks, the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) controller can lose battery or ignition power without the dashboard ABS warning light coming on.
Gear Display May Show Neutral While Truck Is in Drive or Reverse
The gear position display on certain trucks with an Eaton UltraShift Plus or Eaton Advantage automated transmission and a right-hand stalk shifter may show the wrong gear.
Spotlight Wiring Can Overheat and Cause a Cab Fire
A short circuit in the spotlight wiring on certain Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks may not be adequately protected.
Fuel Pump Gear May Slip, Causing Engine Stalls
The fuel pump drive gear on certain diesel trucks equipped with Cummins ISX 15L engines can slip on its drive shaft.
Plastic fuel tee fittings may leak, creating fire risk
The plastic fuel tee fittings on certain heavy-duty trucks may leak fuel.
Tire Tread May Partially Separate, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2017 Kenworth and Peterbilt heavy trucks built between February and October 2016 may have Goodyear LHS Load Range G tires (size 295/75R22.5 G399A) with incomplete tread adhesion.
Engine May Stall Suddenly and Fail to Restart
The engine control module (ECM) in these trucks may short circuit.
Most common 2017 Peterbilt 579 problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
Unit 1 towing Unit 2 was traveling eastbound in the inside lane of IH-20. Unit 1 suffered a tire failure resulting in a blowout of the front left steering tire. Unit 1 towing Unit 2 steered towards the center median striking the guardrail and the concrete overpass barrier. Unit 1 and towed Unit 2 then rolled one-quarter roll right-over-left. Unit 1 and Unit 2 became engulfed in flames. Unit 1 came to rest in the center median, facing east, resting on the left/ driver side, with significant burn damage and not drivable. Unit 2 remained coupled to Unit 1 and came to rest in the center median, facing east, resting on the left side with significant burn damage and not towable. The driver of Unit
Every 12-18 months I need to change something called a flexible pipe part# 1860417. A crack happens to form on the same end of the part. I asked Peterbilt worker about it and he said that they do see this part changed out a lot.
VEHICLE INVOLVED IN WHEEL END FIRE THAT DESTROYED THE ATTACHED TRAILER AND LOAD. DAMAGE TO TRACTOR WAS CONTAINED TO THE REAR CHASSIS AND BACKSIDE OF THE CAB. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY WHEN THE DRIVER SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE TRACTOR DRIVE WHEELS. TIRE BLEW SOON AFTER AND FIRE COULD NOT BE EXTINGUISHED BY ON BOARD FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE FIRE PREVENTED ACCESS TO FIFTH WHEEL RELEASE. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO SEPARATE TRAILER FROM TRACTOR TO PREVENT FURTHER DAMAGE AND LOAD LOSS. TOTAL DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF $250K FORMAL FIRE INVESTIGATION AT STORAGE LOT AND SUBSEQUENT LAB INSPECTIONS CONCLUDED THAT A HALDEX 3030 GOLDSEAL CHAMBER TO BE THE ROOT CAUSE. THE PARKING SPRING HAD FAI
2017 Peterbilt 579 questions
Does the 2017 Peterbilt 579 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls for the 2017 Peterbilt 579: Methane alarm may fail if power is lost, risking fire; ABS warning light may stay off during power loss, raising crash risk; Battery Jumper Cable Can Chafe and Cause Fire Risk; Missing stability control raises crash risk; Trucks Missing Side Reflectors Can Be Harder to See. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Peterbilt 579?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (1), Unknown Or Other (1), Tires (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Peterbilt 579 has been fixed?
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