Peterbilt recall: Electronic stability control (esc)
What is wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Peterbilt 567 and 579 vehicles. The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction indicator lamp may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
What could happen
The driver may be unaware of an ESC system malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will reprogram the ESC system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 28, 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's number for this recall is 21PBL.
Vehicles covered
- Peterbilt 567 2022
- Peterbilt 579 2022
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V719000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Paccar Incorporated
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 16, 2021
- Owners notified
- Oct 28, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 19
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electronic stability control (esc) › Control module › Software
- Maker's own recall number
- 21PBL
- 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.nhtsa.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.