2018 PETERBILT 579
Decoded vehicle identification for VIN 1XPBDP9X5JD457708. Data sourced from NHTSA vPIC (manufacturer-reported, model year 1981+).
14 open recalls
Vehicle Identity
VIN
1XPBDP9X5JD457708
Year
2018
Make
PETERBILT
Model
579
Trim
—
Manufacturer
PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY
Specifications
Body Class
Truck-Tractor
Vehicle Type
TRUCK
Fuel Type
Diesel
Drive Type
6x4
Engine
MX/MX-13, 6-cyl, 12.9L
Brake System
Air
GVWR
Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)
Manufacturing Origin
Plant Location
DENTON, TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA)
Country of Origin
UNITED STATES (USA)
Decode Confidence
100%
Decode Source
nhtsa-vpic
Inspection History
2 inspections across 1 carrier
Carriers operating this VIN
License plates associated with this VIN
2 Inspections
fmcsa-inspections
| Date | Report # | Plate | Carrier | State | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2026 | 87203821 | L978317 (PQ) | 7588780 CANADA INC | MI | 2 | No |
| Jan 7, 2026 | 86773951 | L978317 (QC) | 7588780 CANADA INC | NY | 1 | No |
14 Matching Recalls
nhtsa-odi-recalls
| Campaign # | Component | Summary | Report Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17V103000 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Kenworth K370, T680, T880 and 2017-2018 Peterbilt 567 and 57… | Feb 15, 2017 |
| 17V443000 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, and 2018 Kenwor… | Jul 13, 2017 |
| 17V840000 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018 Peterbilt 567, 579, Kenworth T680, and T880 trucks, equipped with… | Dec 22, 2017 |
| 18V092000 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 tru… | Feb 2, 2018 |
| 18V368000 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks and 2015-2018 Kenworth T660, T6… | Jun 1, 2018 |
| 18V657000 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Kenworth C500, T600, T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks,… | Sep 21, 2018 |
| 18V816000 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Kenworth T680 and T880 and Peterbilt 579 trucks, greater tha… | Nov 16, 2018 |
| 18V870000 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018 Kenworth T680 and T880, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. The se… | Dec 7, 2018 |
| 18V931000 | POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks a… | Dec 21, 2018 |
| 19V657000 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | Transportation Power, Inc. (TransPower) is recalling certain 2017-2018 electric trucks built on Peterbilt 579 chassis. … | Sep 17, 2019 |
| 20V130000 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Peterbilt 365, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles equipped with a le… | Mar 4, 2020 |
| 20V199000 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387,… | Apr 6, 2020 |
| 21V00N000 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Peterbilt 567, 579, 2021-2022 Peterbilt 536, 2017-2021 Kenwo… | Dec 29, 2021 |
| 22V277000 | STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T880, T800, W90… | Apr 25, 2022 |
NHTSA Safety Complaints — 2018 PETERBILT 579
Consumer-filed complaints on this make/model/year. Verbatim narratives from NHTSA ODI.
10 Recent Complaints
nhtsa-odi-complaints
| Complaint ID | Incident Date | Component | Flags | Narrative Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2090482 | Jan 8, 2025 | FIRERELATED | Fire | See attached document for complaint. |
| 2090481 | Jan 8, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Fire | See attached document for complaint. |
| 2038758 | Sep 16, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | — | This vehicle about 6-8 weeks ago started throwing codes for all systems above (over 100 codes). This issue affected all … |
| 2038760 | Sep 16, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | — | This vehicle about 6-8 weeks ago started throwing codes for all systems above (over 100 codes). This issue affected all … |
| 2038759 | Sep 16, 2024 | ENGINE | — | This vehicle about 6-8 weeks ago started throwing codes for all systems above (over 100 codes). This issue affected all … |
| 2015351 | Aug 10, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | — | On 8/10/2024 our sleeper berth hvac fans abruptly quit working. After checking fuses we noticed the fan control switch w… |
| 1896012 | Oct 20, 2022 | STEERING | — | Front axle begins popping and making metal to metal noises when hitting bumps and or turning. We took it to the shop and… |
| 1896011 | Oct 20, 2022 | SUSPENSION | — | Front axle begins popping and making metal to metal noises when hitting bumps and or turning. We took it to the shop and… |
| 1636774 | Jan 9, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Fire | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 PETERBILT 579. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE DRIVER WAS DRIVING, THE REAR BRAKES AND TUR… |
| 1545900 | Feb 26, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | — | THE MAIN ELECTRICAL HARNESS COMING OUT OF THE MAIN COMPUTER AND RUNNING THE ENTIRE SPAN UNDERNEATH THE CAB HAD LITTLE TO… |
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View recalls and complaints for this vehicle
RecallRecall 17V103000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
RecallRecall 17V443000
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
RecallRecall 17V840000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
RecallRecall 18V092000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
RecallRecall 18V368000
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
RecallRecall 18V657000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
RecallRecall 18V816000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
RecallRecall 18V870000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
RecallRecall 18V931000
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
RecallRecall 19V657000
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
RecallRecall 20V130000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
RecallRecall 20V199000
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
RecallRecall 21V00N000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
RecallRecall 22V277000
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Data sources & freshness
NHTSA vPIC Database
Manufacturer-reported data. Model year 1981+ only. Decode accuracy depends on manufacturer submissions.
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NHTSA ODI Recalls Flat File
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NHTSA ODI Complaints Flat File
Consumer-submitted. Not verified by NHTSA before publication.
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FMCSA MCMIS Inspections
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