Peterbilt 567, 579 (2021-2024): Fuel system, diesel
Recall 23V653000 · Sep 27, 2023 · PACCAR Incorporated
1,315
vehicles affected
1,315
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23V653000
- Date
- Sep 27, 2023
- Maker
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Units affected
- 1,315
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, diesel > Storage > Tank assembly
- Model years
- 2021-2024
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Peterbilt 579 and 567 trucks. The U-bolts that attach the air tank to the chassis may contact the fuel tank and over time, wear a hole in the tank.
What can happen
A punctured fuel tank can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and trim the U-bolts, and replace the fuel tank as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2023. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 23PBH.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 8 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 23V653000?
2 models: Peterbilt 567 (2021-2024), Peterbilt 579 (2021-2024), about 1,315 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 23V653000?
Dealers will inspect and trim the U-bolts, and replace the fuel tank as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2023. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 23PBH.
What can happen?
A punctured fuel tank can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.