Fuel System, Diesel:storage:tank Assembly
NHTSA campaign 23V653000 · announced September 27, 2023 · filed by Paccar Incorporated · 1,315 units affected
The problem
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Peterbilt 579 and 567 trucks. The U-bolts that attach the air tank to the chassis may contact the fuel tank and over time, wear a hole in the tank.
The risk
A punctured fuel tank can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
What to do
Dealers will inspect and trim the U-bolts, and replace the fuel tank as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2023. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 23PBH.
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2021 Peterbilt 567
- 2022 Peterbilt 567
- 2023 Peterbilt 567
- 2024 Peterbilt 567
- 2021 Peterbilt 579
- 2022 Peterbilt 579
- 2023 Peterbilt 579
- 2024 Peterbilt 579
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.