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2019 PETERBILT 579 Recalled by PACCAR Incorporated — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Date: November 19, 2021
Company: PACCAR Incorporated
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 3, 2022. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth); or 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWG and 21PBM.

Affected Products

2019 PETERBILT 579. PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Kenworth T880, W990, Peterbilt 567, 579, 389, and 2022 Peterbilt 536, 537 wrecker and auto hauler vehicles. The work brake (winch brake) may unintentionally disengage the service brakes during winching operations, causing the vehicle to roll.

Why Was This Recalled?

Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About PACCAR Incorporated

PACCAR Incorporated has 99 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report