2013 Peterbilt 579 | 2012 Peterbilt 579 | 2011 Kenworth T700 | 2012 Peterbilt 587 | 2013 Peterbilt 587 — Equipment
Published October 9, 2015 · Recall initiated: October 9, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V641000, published October 9, 2015. Recalling firm: PACCAR Incorporated; 2013 Peterbilt 579 | 2012 Peterbilt 579 | 2011 Kenworth T700 | 2012 Peterbilt 587 | 2013 Peterbilt 587 — Equipment.
What's the hazard
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Peterbilt 579 and 587 trucks manufactured February 14, 2011, to December 5, 2012 and 2011 Kenworth T700 trucks manufactured September 21, 2010, to October 1, 2010. The affected trucks are equipped with Fontaine Ultra LT Fifth Wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, have a locking mechanism that may fail to operate or to properly engage.
What to do
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on December 7, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 15KWP (Kenworth) and 1015M (Peterbilt).
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Recall details
- Brand
- PETERBILT
- Model
- 579
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Lot
- 2013 PETERBILT 579 | 2012 PETERBILT 579 | 2011 KENWORTH T700 | 2012 PETERBILT 587 | 2013 PETERBILT 587
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Peterbilt 579 | 2012 Peterbilt 579 | 2011 Kenworth T700 | 2012 Peterbilt 587 | 2013 Peterbilt 587 — Equipment recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V641000 on October 9, 2015. Reported hazard: Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Peterbilt 579 and 587 trucks manufactured February 14, 2011, to December 5, 2012 and 2011 Kenworth T700 trucks manufactured September 21, 2010, to October 1, 2010. The affected trucks are equipped with Fontaine Ultra LT Fifth Wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, have a locking mechanism that may fail to operate or to properly engage.
What should I do if I have this product?
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on December 7, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 15KWP (Kenworth) and 1015M (Peterbilt).
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: PETERBILT. Model: 579.