Peterbilt 579 (2008) – 20V199000

Defect Description For Recall

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.”

Make Of Vehicle

PETERBILT

Model Of Vehicle

579

Year

2008

Recall Campaign Number

20V199000

Component Description

Electronic Stability Control

Effect Of Defect

If The Driver Unknowingly Operates The Vehicle Without The Abs FunCTIoning, There Would Be An Increased Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

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. 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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

455458

Date Owners Notified

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Date Report Received

20200406

Make Campaign Number

20pbc AND 20KWB

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

121