Peterbilt 579 (2022-2023): Visibility
Recall 22V940000 · Dec 16, 2022 · PACCAR Incorporated
2,565
vehicles affected
2,565
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22V940000
- Date
- Dec 16, 2022
- Maker
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Units affected
- 2,565
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Visibility > Rearview mirrors/devices > Exterior
- Model years
- 2022-2023
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Peterbilt 579 vehicles. The molded hood mirror assemblies may break at the pivot joint and, if unsecured by a harness or tether, can fall into the roadway.
What can happen
A molded hood mirror that falls into the roadway can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will inspect for a wire harness or tether and replace the hood mirror assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 14, 2023. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 22PBF.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 22V940000?
1 model: Peterbilt 579 (2022-2023), about 2,565 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 22V940000?
Dealers will inspect for a wire harness or tether and replace the hood mirror assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 14, 2023. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 22PBF.
What can happen?
A molded hood mirror that falls into the roadway can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.