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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 19V657📅 Sep 18, 2019

2017–2018 Peterbilt 579 recall: stability control

⚠️ What's 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."

💥 The risk

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
19V657000
Manufacturer
Transportation Power, Inc.
Vehicles affected
12
Component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Owner phone
1-858-248-4255
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 26, 2019
Built
Jul 1, 2017 – Dec 31, 2018
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 19V657 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 19V657?

2017–2018 Peterbilt 579. 12 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Peterbilt dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-858-248-4255.