Peterbilt 579 2012
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Investigations, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins
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Where is the 2012 PETERBILT 579 produced?
- The 2012 PETERBILT 579 is produced in Denton Texas, United States (usa).
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Are there recalls for the 2012 PETERBILT 579?
- There are 10 recall(s) for the 2012 PETERBILT 579, additional information is below.
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What is the GVWR of a 2012 PETERBILT 579?
- The 2012 PETERBILT 579 has a GVWR of Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above) lbs.
Recall 146360 [USA]: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the abs functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Recall 107348 [USA]: If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 117992 [USA]: If the alternator cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recall 117330 [USA]: If the tires are underinflated due to the incorrect inflation pressure listed on the label, the truck may not be able to carry the maximum gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) load listed without experiencing tire failure which would increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 104295 [USA]: Without a warning of a problem existing in the side air bag system, the driver may continue to operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury from the side air bag not deploying in the event of a rollover.
Recall 2020148 [Canada]: Lights and instruments
Recall 2015317 [Canada]: Electrical
Recall 2015189 [Canada]: Electrical
Recall 2015095 [Canada]: Label
Recall 2014198 [Canada]: Airbag
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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- 01-079 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: Fix-as-fail - hvac intermittently stops blowing cold air
- 02-161 - STRUCTURE: Non-safety campaign- chassis fairings become loose and rattle.
- 02-160 - EQUIPMENT: Information only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high no trouble found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
- 32-018 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Non-safety campaign a?? Chassis with the city horn option may generate unexpected alerts. A vecu software update is available to resolve the issue.
- 32-017 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Non-safety campaign the batteries may drain quickly due to the vecu not going to sleep. Updated vecu software is available to resolve the issue.
- 116-1 - EQUIPMENT: Smartnav 2.0 hardware retrofit for quality validation and vehicle validation units.
- 02-158 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Fix as fail: peterbilt has determined that certain model 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks, built between 4/13/2010 and 3/16/2020 and equipped with a flush mounted battery box, utilized rubber washers that co
- 32-015 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information only: this bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplet
- 43-067 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Fix as fail: for all conventional models, except 387/587, equipped with side-of-cab (a??Soca??) exhaust and built from 03/6/2006 to 1/20/2020, the clamps that secure the soc exhaust stacks may not be tightened properly. This may allow the
- 11-001 - POWER TRAIN: Information only: hendrickson softek front axle maintenance intervals and requirements.
- 18PBB - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Safety recall bulletin: updated with permanent repair path for phase 1 vehicles. The tractor abs lamp may not illuminate when abs controller loses battery and/or ignition power. Nhtsa recall number is 18v368. Non compliance to fmvss and
- 20 PBC - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: Safety recall interim bulletin: the tractor abs lamp may not illuminate when abs controller loses battery and/or ignition power. Nhtsa recall number is 20v199 non compliance to fmvss and cmvss 121 and 136. Resolution is to reflash softwa
- 34-085 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information only a?? Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
- 34-086 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Fix as fail: peterbilt has determined in model 567 and 579 vehicles built after 2011, the door harnesses may fail due to repeated door open and close cycles. Resolution is to replace the door harness with a more robust designed harness if
- 32-016 - EQUIPMENT: Information only: proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
- 34-085 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information only: vehicles may have the connector seal on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to sensor corrosion.
- 03-071 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Information only - vehicles built with namux software from 2013 to present may experience accuracy issues with the tachometer. The issue can be temporarily resolved using any one of the included procedures.
- 01-075 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Information only: this bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the a/c compressor.
- TIB43-062 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Information only â¿¿ this bulletin provides information about the california air resources board (carb) periodic smoke inspection program (psip) and heavy duty vehicle inspection program (hdvip).
- 42-058 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Fix-as-fail: two separate causes have been identified as root cause of intermittent low coolant indicator illumination.
- 34-066 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information only - quick reference guide for electric harness damage repairs.
- 34-077 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Information only: proper instructions for closure of power distribution box cover to prevent corrosion.
- 13-049 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Information: bendix acom software version 6.16.5.0 for diagnostics may introduce an unrecoverable error. Notice to dealers to replace this version with older software version until bendix introduces new version.
- 03-064 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information - recommended practices for updating esa software
- 32-010 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information only - customer installed inverters may be wired incorrectly.
- 15-17 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH: Fix-as-fail - low beam headlamp bulb diagnosis (inspect bulb and connector)
- 19-17 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL: Informational only - peterbilt 579 aero bumper radar cover license plate grommets require 1/4"x 20 x 3/4"long fasteners.
- 817-1 - TRAILER HITCHES: Non safety campaign: the circuit for the trailer hotline/trailer power may not be properly protected on model 567/579 vehicles equipped with this option.
- 15-16 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Fix-as-fail: repair for horizontal exhaust diffuser configurations with broken brackets or cracked diffuser.
- 20-16 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Fix-as-fail: hvac panel and temperature mode doors are failing for certain 579 and 567 models.
- 20-16 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL: Fix-as-fail: peterbilt 567/579 hvac panel and temperature mode doors not functioning properly
- 18-16 - EQUIPMENT: Fix-as-fail: an internal issue may cause some hvac mode door actuators to fail. This will cause the hvac system to act erratically or constantly turn on and off.
Intermittent loss of power steering assist investigation # PE20006
On may 1, 2020, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe20006 to investigate complaints of intermittent loss of power steering assist in daimler truck north america (dtna), volvo trucks of north america (volvo) and paccar vehicles equipped with a zf/trw (trw) thp60 steering gear. the investigation focused on 2010-2020 dtna freightliner cascadia, m2 and wst; volvo vn, vah and vhd and paccar 337, 365, 389, 567, 579 model vehicles.Field reports and interviews with fleet drivers allege that high power steering fluid temperatures could result in internal seal and bearing failures causing pressure fluctuation, affecting left and right-hand turns. the inability of the driver to steer the vehicle as intended can increase the risk of a crash and injury. Odi analyzed data provided by trw, dtna, volvo, and paccar in response to individual information request letters.Odi found that most failures occurred within the first two years and/or 50,000 miles of service. the claim rate decreased with time and miles in service and remained less than 0.5%. Odi normalized data from each of the manufacturers and determined that there was not a substantial difference in the failures.Additionally, trw improved a seal in the steering gear in december 2015.Trucks built on or after 2016 (as 2017 and newer model years) show a decreasing trend of failures. In view of the overall low failure rate, the nature of early-life failure, and failure rate trending downward for model years 2017 and newer, this preliminary evaluation (pe) is closed. the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the odi reports cited in the closing resume odi report identification number document, go to nhtsa.Gov.
1 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.
Variable | Value |
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Body Cab Type | MDHD: Conventional |
Body Class | Truck-Tractor |
Brake System Type | Air |
DisplacementCC | 15000 |
DisplacementCI | 915.3561614209 |
DisplacementL | 15 |
Drive Type | 6x4 |
Engine Configuration | In-Line |
Engine Cylinders | 6 |
Engine Manufacturer | Cummins |
Engine Model | ISX |
Error Code | 1 |
Error Text | 1 - Check Digit (9th position) does not calculate properly |
Fuel Type Primary | Diesel |
GVWR | Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above) |
Make | PETERBILT |
MakeID | 495 |
Manufacturer | PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY |
Manufacturer Id | 1033 |
Model | 579 |
ModelID | 2787 |
Model Year | 2012 |
NCSA Body Type | Truck-tractor (Cab only, or with any number of trailing unit; any weight) |
NCSA Make | Peterbilt |
NCSA Model | Medium/Heavy - CBE |
Plant City | DENTON |
Plant Company Name | Peterbilt |
Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
Plant State | TEXAS |
VIN | 1XPBD49X6CDG31419 |
Vehicle Descriptor | 1XPBD49X*CD |
Vehicle Type | TRUCK |
VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
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1XPBD49X9CD149838 | 2012 | 579 | DENTON TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1XPBD49X6CDG31419 | 2012 | 579 | DENTON TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1XPBD49X8CDG31419 | 2012 | 579 | DENTON TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA) |
Nearby VIN Numbers: 1XPBD49X0LD657994 | 1XPBD49X7ED228354 |