2018 PETERBILT 579
2018 PETERBILT 579 Recall Title: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL
2018 PETERBILT 579 Recall Date: 2018-02-02
2018 PETERBILT 579 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 18V092000
2018 PETERBILT 579 Recall Manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated
2018 PETERBILT 579 Recall Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL
2018 PETERBILT 579 Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 1938
2018 PETERBILT 579 Recall Overview: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks, all equipped with an automated Eaton UltraShift Plus or Eaton Advantage Transmission with right hand stalk shifter. The display that indicates which transmission gear the driver selected may display incorrectly. The display can indicate 'N' when the shifter is set into 'D' or 'R', and the as a result, the truck will not move. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect, and number 101, Control and Displays.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:
2018 PETERBILT 579 Recall 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.