PETERBILT 2017 PETERBILT 579 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2017 PETERBILT 579
Brand
PETERBILT
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2017
Transportation Power, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 PETERBILT 579 vehicles due to electronic stability control (esc) issues. Without a Electronic Stability Control system, there is a greater chance of loss of stability control, which increases the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Transportation Power, Inc. (TransPower) is recalling certain 2017-2018 electric trucks built on Peterbilt 579 chassis. The vehicles do not have stabilization hardware and software that interacts with the braking system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Without a Electronic Stability Control system, there is a greater chance of loss of stability control, which increases the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
TransPower will notify owners, and dealers will install an Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2019. Owners may contact TransPower customer service at 1-858-248-4255.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026