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2016 PETERBILT 579

Truck-Tractor • TRUCK • 5 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.

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View full inspection history (5 inspections across 2 carriers)

Cross-carrier inspection timeline — each row is an FMCSA roadside inspection under that carrier's USDOT on that date (not title/ownership).

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Inspections
5
Carriers
2
Open recalls
13
Complaints
4

Vehicle identity

VIN
1XPBDP9X8GD353402
Model Year
2016
Make
PETERBILT
Model
579
Manufacturer
PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY
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

GVWR
Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)
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
Apr 29, 2026

Active Safety
Brake System
Air

Carriers on this VIN

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Compare with peers (same make, model, year)

This VIN has 5 inspections on record. Among 348 peers, the median is 0 (25th–75th: 0–0).

Cohort median out-of-service rate: 0%.

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Technical details (2)
Note
GVWR (lbs): 47,001-57,000
Body Cab Type
MDHD: Conventional

Carriers on FMCSA inspections

Distinct USDOT numbers that appear on roadside inspection tickets for this VIN. Dates are first/last inspection under each carrier — not registration or title.

Carrier USDOT First seen Last seen Inspections
NEW CAPITAL ROADWAYS LTD 1870255 May 29, 2023 May 29, 2023 1
RIGHT-LINK TRANSPORT LTD 2525581 Sep 27, 2024 Jul 30, 2025 4

Plates observed

BC · 71107P BC · 82523P

Sister VINs

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

1XPBDP9X0GD248028 1XPBDP9X0GD248031 1XPBDP9X0GD264634 1XPBDP9X0GD264651 1XPBDP9X0GD264665 1XPBDP9X0GD264679 1XPBDP9X0GD265797 1XPBDP9X0GD278419

Roadside inspections (5)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
85380500 Jul 30, 2025 RIGHT-LINK TRANSPORT LTD 1
84822779 May 29, 2025 RIGHT-LINK TRANSPORT LTD 1
82950820 Oct 19, 2024 RIGHT-LINK TRANSPORT LTD 0
82786630 Sep 27, 2024 RIGHT-LINK TRANSPORT LTD 0
78746938 May 29, 2023 NEW CAPITAL ROADWAYS LTD 0

Recalls for this make/model/year (13)

NHTSA safety recall campaigns affecting vehicles like this one.

Campaign Component
21V00N000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
20V199000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
20V130000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
18V816000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
18V368000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
17V593000 STEERING
17V471000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
17V103000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
15V639000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
15V597000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
15V456000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
15V270000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
15V132000 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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.

This VIN has been inspected 5 times across 2 distinct carriers since first being inspected on May 29, 2023. Most recent inspection: Jul 30, 2025 by RIGHT-LINK TRANSPORT LTD. 2 total violations cited.

Date Carrier Violations
Jul 30, 2025 RIGHT-LINK TRANSPORT LTD 1
May 29, 2025 RIGHT-LINK TRANSPORT LTD 1
Oct 19, 2024 RIGHT-LINK TRANSPORT LTD 0
Sep 27, 2024 RIGHT-LINK TRANSPORT LTD 0
May 29, 2023 NEW CAPITAL ROADWAYS LTD ← carrier change 0

Operator changes (inspection records)

When consecutive FMCSA inspections list different operating USDOT numbers for this VIN. Common after fleet transfers; can also reflect data-entry errors on rare tickets.

How to read this: FMCSA inspection records show which carrier operated the vehicle on a given date, not the legal owner. A single change may reflect a sale, sublease, or fleet reassignment.

Approximate date From carrier To carrier
Between May 29, 2023 and Sep 27, 2024 NEW CAPITAL ROADWAYS LTD RIGHT-LINK TRANSPORT LTD

We say "Sale/auction not necessarily implied" — we see a change in operator USDOT in inspection records, which may indicate a sale, lease, or operational reassignment.

Frequently asked questions about this VIN

What does this VIN's inspection history tell me? ▾
This VIN has been pulled into 5 roadside inspections on record with FMCSA. Each inspection shows the carrier operating the vehicle that day, the inspection level (1 through 6), the violations cited, and whether the vehicle or driver was placed out-of-service. The cross-carrier timeline tells you whether the vehicle has stayed with one operator or moved between fleets.
Has this truck been operated by multiple carriers? ▾
FMCSA inspection records list 2 different operating USDOT numbers for this VIN. That usually means the truck was inspected under more than one fleet (sale, lease, dealer transport, or reassignment). It can also happen if an inspector mistyped a digit on a ticket — open individual inspection rows to verify dates and carriers. These rows are inspection operators, not title holders.
Are there any out-of-service events on this VIN? ▾
No out-of-service events are recorded for this VIN in the inspections shown. That said, individual violations may still have been cited without rising to an OOS order — open the inspection detail page to see the full violation list.
How do I see the full violation list for an inspection? ▾
Click the inspection date in the timeline above to open that inspection's detail page. The detail page lists every violation cited (FMCSR section, severity weight, OOS flag), the inspecting station, and the carrier's other inspections at that station and around that date.
What if this VIN has fewer inspections than I'd expect for its age? ▾
Roadside inspection volume varies a lot by vehicle use. A vehicle in high-mileage long-haul service is inspected more often than a vehicle in local or seasonal use. Inspections also depend on the routes, the carrier's safety profile (which can flag the carrier for more frequent inspection), and where the vehicle crosses scales. A low inspection count is not by itself a sign of anything wrong with the vehicle.
Can I see this VIN's recall remediation status? ▾
This VIN's make/model/year matches 11 open NHTSA recall campaigns. NHTSA does not publish per-VIN remediation status in its public datasets, so we cannot show whether this exact VIN has had the recall work performed. To check completion status, use NHTSA's official recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or contact the manufacturer with the VIN — we link to the manufacturer page from the recall campaign rows above when available.

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NHTSA

Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).

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