PETERBILT 2018 PETERBILT 579 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2018 PETERBILT 579
Brand
PETERBILT
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2018
PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2018 PETERBILT 579 vehicles due to exterior lighting issues. Missing reflex reflectors can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Kenworth T680 and T880 and Peterbilt 579 trucks, greater than 30 feet long and equipped with side extender mounted intermediate marker lamp/turn signals that do not include a reflex reflector. Since both intermediate side marker lamps and reflex reflectors are required, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Missing reflex reflectors can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will install reflex reflective tape, free of charge. The recall began January 15, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's number for this recall is 18KWF, and 18PBC.
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