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Bulletin Number Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Summary
32-017 PETERBILT 579 2021 Non-Safety Campaign - The batteries may drain quickly due to the VECU not going to sleep. Software update required.<br />
02-161 PETERBILT 579 2021 Non-Safety Campaign- Chassis Fairings become loose and rattle.<br />
01-079 PETERBILT 579 2021 Fix as Fail The HVAC system, on model 579 and 567 vehicles manufactured since 1/20/2012 may have inadequate temperature control. The HVAC may intermi
26-035 PETERBILT 579 2021 Non-safety campaign: Vehicles equipped with an Eaton Endurant 12 speed transmission may experience transmission service lamp activation, no gear engag
T011 PETERBILT 579 2021 Fix-As-Fail - Prior versions of PACCAR transmission software may be prone to setting Linear Clutch Actuator (LCA) fault codes leading to possible LCA
37-001 PETERBILT 579 2018 Fix-As-Fail ⿿ The Master Switch Module (MSM) may lose dash switch memory and functionality when the battery disconnect switch is cycled. An improved
32-013 PETERBILT 579 2020 Information Only: The AutoStart System Test does not recognize the hood opening and closing when running the test on a model 579 or 567 chassis equipp
56-003 PETERBILT 579 2019 Non-Safety Campaign: Certain Model 567 and 579 vehicles, built between 4/03/2018 and 12/21/2018, and equipped with Cummins engines and Eaton Endurant
01-078 PETERBILT 579 2020 Fix as Fail: Peterbilt has determined that certain models 567 and 579 vehicles built after January 01, 2013 with an Espar fuel fire heater and Smart
01-077 PETERBILT 579 2020 Fix as Fail: Peterbilt has determined that model 567 and 579 vehicles built after January 01, 2013 and equipped with Espar fuel fire heater and Smart
52-002 PETERBILT 579 2020 Fix-As-Fail - DEA5XX radio may be locked in the ON position or stuck in hi volume. A software update is available to resolve this issue.<br />
19PBE PETERBILT 579 2020 Safety Recall: A regulatory non-compliance, may exist in certain model 579 vehicles manufactured between 8/26/2019 and 9/12/2019. On certain trucks,
01-071 PETERBILT 579 2019 Fix as Fail: Certain Models 579 and 567 vehicles manufactured with a Cummins ISX-15 engine built before 11/05/2018 the evaporator core may crack. An
02-152 PETERBILT 579 2018 Fix as Fail: Certain model 579 trucks manufactured between September 5, 2014 and May 25, 2018 may have a faux door panel on the fairing with an insuf
02-157 PETERBILT 579 2021 Fix as Fail: Certain model 567 and 579 vehicles may have been built with a windshield seal that could delaminate. Vehicles built from 9/27/2019 throu
02-150 PETERBILT 579 2020 Fix as Fail Vehicles equipped with chassis fairings may have battery box openings that allow debris to enter the box. A battery box closeout has bee
45-060 PETERBILT 579 2019 Non-Safety Campaign Vehicles were built with a ladder bracket to aide in the routing of engine harnesses could potentially cause damage to the engine
R1801 PETERBILT 579 2018 Non-Safety Campaign: Vehicles built with pre-production steering column parts are updated with production quality components.<br />
44-030 PETERBILT 579 2019 Fix-As-Fail - Nylon fuel lines may be too short, potentially resulting in a cracked or loose, low pressure fuel fitting at the engine or fuel tank, wh
R1802 PETERBILT 579 2019 Non-Safety Campaign: Vehicles built with pre-production UltraLoft components are eligible for an upgrade to production quality components.<br />
34-071 PETERBILT 579 2019 Non-Safety Campaign: Vehicles ordered with parameter for brake lights disabled when engine brake applied were built with this feature enabled.<br />
03-070 PETERBILT 579 2017 Fix as Fail: Vehicles built 11/30/15 to 7/18/16 may display an error message in the Service Advised display after updating CECU software.<br />
18PBC PETERBILT 579 2019 Safety Recall: Vehicles fail to confirm with FMVSS/CMVSS No 108 - Table 1-a requirements for intermediate side marker lamp and reflex reflector.<br /
18PBD PETERBILT 579 2018 Safety Recall Interim Notification: Seat belt buckle assemblies were glued and not sewn, allowing seat belt to come apart.<br />
34-068 PETERBILT 579 2018 Non-Safety Campaign: Vehicles equipped with Cummins ISX12 engines may have missing line heater fuses or relays.<br />
34-070 PETERBILT 579 2018 Fix as Fail: DAVIE4 Service Tool is unable to support software updates on VECU's with Incorrect Hardware Part Numbers<br />
34-073 PETERBILT 579 2019 Fix-As-Fail: Vehicles equipped with VECU may activate frequently when LVD is enabled. Resolution is to update the CECU software.<br />
32-010 PETERBILT 579 2018 Information only - Customer installed inverters may be wired incorrectly.<br />
8-18 PETERBILT 579 2017 Fix-As-Fail ? Some vehicles may set a ?Cluster Not Detected? error message when connecting to the CECU with ESA.<br />
FRN10172 PETERBILT 579 2017 REPAIR NOTICE - Need to place a (LDW) Lane Departure Warning Switch in vehicle missing them.<br />
19-17 PETERBILT 579 2018 Informational Only - Peterbilt 579 aero bumper radar cover license plate grommets require 1/4&amp;quot;x 20 x 3/4&amp;quot;long fasteners.<br />
20-16 PETERBILT 579 2017 Fix-As-Fail: HVAC panel and temperature mode doors are failing for certain 579 and 567 models.<br />
817-1 PETERBILT 579 2017 Non Safety Campaign: The circuit for the Trailer Hotline/Trailer Power may not be properly protected on Model 567/579 vehicles equipped with this opti
9162 PETERBILT 579 2017 Non-Safety Campaign: The Peterbilt SmartAir No Idle System may shut down during use. A software issue, corrected by replacing the control panel, has b
317-2 PETERBILT 579 2017 Non-Safety Campaign ? Outside air temperature sensor may fail for 567 and 579 built between 2015 and 2017.<br />
14-17 PETERBILT 579 2017 Fix-as-Fail ? Outside air temperature sensor may fail for 567 and 579 built between 2015 and 2017.<br />
RN-713-1 PETERBILT 579 2014 PETERBILT: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE RH U/C AERODYNAMIC CLOSEOUTS HAVE INCORRECT CUTOUT LOCATIONS FOR AFTER TREATMENT HARNESS
RN-213-1 PETERBILT 579 2013 PETERBILT: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON SOME TRUCKS, ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIONS IS PROVIDED TO ASSIST WITH PREPRODUCTION PARTS, R
RN-813-2 PETERBILT 579 2014 PETERBILT: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON SOME TRUCKS, WITH QUALCOMM, THE SPEAKER FOR QUALCOMM WAS NOT INSTALLED, AND NEEDS TO BE
RN-712-2 PETERBILT 579 2013 PETERBILT: CERTAIN TRUCKS HAVE SUSPENSION LINKAGE (UPGRADE) ON SEAT, WITH AN INSTALLED SUPPORT BRACKET DESIGNED TO REDUCED THE MOVEMENT. MODEL 201
RN-612-1 PETERBILT 579 2013 PETERBILT: CERTAIN MODEL YEAR TRUCK MAY EXPERIENCE ISSUES WITH MIRROR CONTROLS, DOOR LOCKS AND WINDOWS PERFORMING PROPERLY. UPDATED SOFTWARE AND PA
416-1 PETERBILT 579 2017 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED WITH A CUMMINS ENGINE AND PREDICTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (PCC) ARE EXPERIENCING AN IMPROPER MESSAGE. THE CECU SENDS AN INCORRECT SIGN
20-16 PETERBILT 579 2017 FIX-AS-FAIL: PETERBILT 567/579 HVAC PANEL AND TEMPERATURE MODE DOORS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY<br />
RN-113-1 PETERBILT 579 2014 PETERBILT: A DESIGN CHANGE, FOR HOOD LATCH AREA, PROVIDING REINFORCEMENT OF INSTALLED HOOD FAILING TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS ON SOME TRUCKS. MODEL 579.
RN-10132 PETERBILT 579 2013 PETERBILT: SOME TRUCKS ARE MISSING HOOD LATCH REINFORCEMENT SPACER AND WOULD NEED INSTALLATION OF SPACERS ON EACH SIDE OF HOOD (LENGTH 117"). MODEL
816-1 PETERBILT 579 2017 NON-SAFETY CAMPAIGN: TEN VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH MISROUTED WIRE LOOM ON THE STEERING COLUMN. A MISROUTED LOOM MAY CATCH ON THE STEERING COLU
716-1 PETERBILT 579 2017 NON-SAFETY CAMPAIGN: WATSON &amp; CHALIN LIFT AXLE FRAME BRACKETS WITH SLOTTED LOWER MOUNTING HOLES MAY EXHIBIT CRACKING WHEN FASTENERS ARE POSITIONED
18-16 PETERBILT 579 2018 FIX-AS-FAIL: AN INTERNAL ISSUE MAY CAUSE SOME HVAC MODE DOOR ACTUATORS TO FAIL. THIS WILL CAUSE THE HVAC SYSTEM TO ACT ERRATICALLY OR CONSTANTLY TURN

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