NHTSA Recall 22V940000: Exterior (visibility)
PACCAR Incorporated reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,565 vehicles. It affects 2022–2023 Peterbilt 579.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V940000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 22PBF |
| Component | VISIBILITY › REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES › EXTERIOR |
| Report received | December 16, 2022 |
| Owner notification | March 27, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A molded hood mirror that falls into the roadway can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V940000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.