2016 PETERBILT 579

Truck-Tractor • TRUCK • 2 inspections • 13 recalls • 4 complaints

Vehicle specs from NHTSA vPIC. Inspection history from FMCSA roadside records (operator USDOT on the ticket, not title). Something wrong? Report a data issue.

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13 open recalls affect this vehicle

The make/model/year combination matches 13 NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

View full inspection history (2 inspections)

Every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN, in reverse-chronological order.

Inspections
2
Carriers
1
Open recalls
13
Complaints
4

Vehicle identity

VIN
1XPBDP9X5GD284877
Model Year
2016
Make
PETERBILT
Model
579
WMI
1XP

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Model
MX/MX-13
Engine Manufacturer
PACCAR
Cylinders
6
Displacement
12.9 L
Horsepower
380
Configuration
In-Line
Fuel Type
Diesel
Drive Type
6x4

Weight & Dimensions

Body Class
Truck-Tractor
Vehicle Type
TRUCK

Manufacturing

Plant City
DENTON
Plant State
TEXAS
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant Company
Peterbilt
Decode Source
nhtsa-vpic-batch
Decoded
May 2, 2026

Active Safety

Brake System
Air

Technical details (2)

Note
GVWR (lbs): 47,001-57,000
Body Cab Type
MDHD: Conventional

Plates observed

From roadside inspections and reportable crash filings — not a DMV title history.

Sister VINs

VINs sharing the same WMI + VDS prefix + model year as this vehicle — likely from the same production run.

Roadside inspections (2)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
87000995 Feb 6, 2026 SOUTHERN TANK TRANSPORT INC 0
82118578 Jul 13, 2024 SOUTHERN TANK TRANSPORT INC 1

Recalls for this make/model/year (13)

NHTSA safety recall campaigns affecting vehicles like this one.

Complaints for this make/model/year (4)

Consumer safety complaints filed with NHTSA for vehicles like this one.

Complaint Component
1784952 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1296552 POWER TRAIN
1296553 STEERING
1295354 POWER TRAIN

Inspection history across all operators

Every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN. Includes inspections under different carriers if the truck has changed hands.