Campaign 22V-016

Bolts that hold the chassis fairing step assembly in the closed position may loosen and fracture the latch attachment, causing the fairing…

Defect summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 22V016000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about structure on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 22V-016
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Peterbilt	579	2022	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

1 service bulletin on this component came first

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

16V-633 Aug 31, 2016
Affected vehicle has a left-hand rail-mounted trailer air and electric bracket that protrudes upward, becoming a tripping hazard
14V-015 Jan 27, 2014
Due to loose fasteners, the door pull portion of the door pad assembly may separate from the door when used
07V-217 May 22, 2007
On certain trucks, the rear hood mounting brackets can contact the front axle brake chamber during full axle articulation
04V-533 Nov 2, 2004
On certain trucks, some of the huck bolts on the cab may not have been properly installed
04V-410 Aug 19, 2004
On certain trucks, the bracket, used to support the battery box and step, can crack
89V-131 Aug 4, 1989
Steps may not be properly welded