CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:STEP/LADDER
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Peterbilt 579 vehicles equipped with chassis fairings. The bolts that hold the chassis fairing step assembly in the closed position may loosen and fracture the latch attachment, causing the fairing assembly to flex.
- Risk
- A partially unsecured cab step can unexpectedly move while entering or exiting the cab, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add new fasteners and a bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 11, 2022. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 22PBA.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
On certain vehicles with chassis fairings, the bolts that hold the step assembly in the closed position can loosen and fracture the latch attachment. This lets the fairing flex, and a partially unsecured cab step can move unexpectedly while you are getting in or out of the cab, raising the risk of injury.
Authorized dealers will install new fasteners and a bracket to secure the step assembly. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 11, 2022. If you have questions, you can contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220.
Whether or not you received a letter, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and have the repair done at an authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Peterbilt 579 | 2022 |
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