Vehicle recall 22V016000 · January 18, 2022
2022 Peterbilt 579
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V016000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 18, 2022
- Filed by
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Manufacturer campaign
- 22PBA
- Owner notification
- April 11, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,511
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body › Step/ladder
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Peterbilt 579 (2022): 2022
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