Peterbilt recall: Electronic stability control (esc)

What is wrong

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."

What could happen

Without a Electronic Stability Control system, there is a greater chance of loss of stability control, which increases the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

• Peterbilt 579 2017–2018

Facts

NHTSA recall number

19V657000

Type

Vehicle

Filed by

Transportation Power, Inc.

Reported to NHTSA

Sep 17, 2019

Owners notified

Sep 26, 2019

Vehicles or items affected

12

Started by

The manufacturer

Built

Jul 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2018

Part

Electronic stability control (esc)

Safety standard

FMVSS 136

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other recalls for the same vehicles

• Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Seat belts Oct 14, 2026
• Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Seats Aug 21, 2026
• Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system Jul 27, 2026
• Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Service brakes, air Jul 8, 2026
• Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Exterior lighting Jun 26, 2025
• Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system Mar 24, 2025

To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.