2022 Peterbilt 579 recall: step/ladder
Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on January 18, 2022. It covers about 3,511 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 3,511
- reported
- Jan 18, 2022
- owners notified
- Apr 11, 2022
Structure: body: step/ladder
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 22V016000
Affected vehicles
- Peterbilt 579 2022 2022
Questions about recall 22V016000
Is there a recall on the 2022 Peterbilt 579 step/ladder?
Yes. Recall 22V016000, reported on January 18, 2022, covers about 3,511 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 22V016000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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