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2019 Peterbilt 567 Recalls & Complaints

The 2019 Peterbilt 567 has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Peterbilt dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2019 Peterbilt 567. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2019 Peterbilt 567 owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2019 Peterbilt 567, describing incidents dated March 23, 2020.

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Power Train 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11321274 · Filed April 15, 2020
OUR DRIVER WAS IN TOW WITH A VEHICLE WHEN HE STARTED EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH SHIFTING BETWEEN GEARS, WE ADVISED HIM TO RETURN TO THE YARD TO SWAP TRUCKS AND COMPLETE THE CALL THIS WAS ON 3/23/2020. BEING SHORT HANDED DUE TO THE STAY AT HOME ORDER WE DOWNED THE TRUCK UNTIL WE HAD ENOUGH STAFFING TO…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2019 Peterbilt 567 in 2 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Preliminary Evaluation PE20-006: Intermittent Loss of Power Steering Assist
Closed March 27, 2024
Preliminary Evaluation PE20-015: Quarter Fender Failures
Closed October 14, 2021

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Steering Fasteners May Fail

NHTSA #22V277000 · Steering — Critical Fasteners · NHTSA notice

Reported April 25, 2022 · PACCAR Incorporated

Potentially affected: 17,641 vehicles

Repair completion: 64.34% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 22 PBB and 22 KWB · Owners notified November 8, 2022

Defect description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T880, T800, W900, W990; and 2018-2020 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567, and 579 vehicles. The Dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail.

Safety consequence

Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace and torque the steer arm fasteners, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 22 PBB and 22 KWB.

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.

Methane Detection System May Fail

NHTSA #21V00N000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice

Reported December 29, 2021 · PACCAR Incorporated

Potentially affected: 1,107 vehicles

Repair completion: 47.06% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 21KWH and 21PBN · Owners notified December 1, 2022

Defect description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Peterbilt 567, 579, 2021-2022 Peterbilt 536, 2017-2021 Kenworth T880, 2016-2022 Kenworth T680, 2018-2020 Kenworth T440, 2020 Kenworth T270, and 2021 Kenworth T280 vehicles. The methane detection system will not function if the system loses power.

Safety consequence

The operator may be unaware of a system malfunction or the presence of excessive methane levels, increasing the risk of injury or fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will re-wire the warning alarm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2022. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220, and Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWH and 21PBN.

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.

Work Brake May Unintentionally Disengage

NHTSA #21V906000 · Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA notice

Reported November 19, 2021 · PACCAR Incorporated

Potentially affected: 908 vehicles

Repair completion: 55.73% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 21KWG and 21PBM · Owners notified January 3, 2022

Defect description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Kenworth T880, W990, Peterbilt 567, 579, 389, and 2022 Peterbilt 536, 537 wrecker and auto hauler vehicles. The work brake (winch brake) may unintentionally disengage the service brakes during winching operations, causing the vehicle to roll.

Safety consequence

Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 3, 2022. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth); or 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWG and 21PBM.

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.

High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel

NHTSA #21V391000 · Fuel System, Diesel — Fuel Injection System — Fuel Rail · NHTSA notice

Reported May 26, 2021 · PACCAR Incorporated

Potentially affected: 612 vehicles

Repair completion: 49.67% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 21KWC, 21PBD · Owners notified July 30, 2021

Defect description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 520, 567, Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T800 and T880 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

Safety consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth) or 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWC and 21PBD.

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.

Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136

NHTSA #20V199000 · Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · NHTSA notice

Reported April 6, 2020 · PACCAR Incorporated

Potentially affected: 460,515 vehicles

Repair completion: 33.98% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 20pbc AND 20KWB · Owners notified May 26, 2020

Defect description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of ABS. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control System on Heavy Vehicles."

Safety consequence

If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the NAMUX software within the cab control module, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on June 4, 2020. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20pbc AND 20KWB.

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.

Underhood Battery Jumper Cable May Short Circuit

NHTSA #20V130000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery — Cables · NHTSA notice

Reported March 4, 2020 · PACCAR Incorporated

Potentially affected: 35,671 vehicles

Repair completion: 83.64% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 20PBA · Owners notified April 30, 2020

Defect description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Peterbilt 365, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles equipped with a left-hand under hood jumper terminal (option code 2539410). The positive battery jumper terminal cable may be too long, allowing it to chafe against the left front suspension spring and result in an electrical short circuit.

Safety consequence

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery jumper terminal cables, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 30, 2020. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20PBA.

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.

Vehicle may Move after Clutch Component Fails

NHTSA #18V931000 · Power Train — Clutch Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported December 21, 2018 · PACCAR Incorporated

Potentially affected: 25,556 vehicles

Repair completion: 74.69% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 18PBE; 18KWH · Owners notified February 23, 2019 · Vehicles built April 3, 2017 – June 30, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and 2018-2019 Kenworth C500, T270, T370, T440, T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks equipped with automated manual transmissions. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.

Safety consequence

Unintended movement of a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission control module, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 18PBE and 18KWH.

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.

Fuel Line may Burst if Filter Screen Clogs

NHTSA #18V657000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Diesel · NHTSA notice

Reported September 21, 2018 · PACCAR Incorporated

Potentially affected: 48,896 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign 18E081 · Owners notified November 21, 2018 · Vehicles built January 26, 2016 – July 30, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Kenworth C500, T600, T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks, as well as Peterbilt 367, 386, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.

Safety consequence

If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Cummins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect fuel pump cooling circuit screen, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 18E081.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2019 Peterbilt 567. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Peterbilt 567.

Power Train

ODI #11321274

Incident: March 23, 2020 · Filed: April 15, 2020

OUR DRIVER WAS IN TOW WITH A VEHICLE WHEN HE STARTED EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH SHIFTING BETWEEN GEARS, WE ADVISED HIM TO RETURN TO THE YARD TO SWAP TRUCKS AND COMPLETE THE CALL THIS WAS ON 3/23/2020. BEING SHORT HANDED DUE TO THE STAY AT HOME ORDER WE DOWNED THE TRUCK UNTIL WE HAD ENOUGH STAFFING TO DELIVER IT TO PETERBILT FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIRS WHICH TOOK PLACE ON 3/30/2020. WE RECEIVED A CALL FROM [XXX] @ COAST COUNTIES PETERBILT (SAN LEANDRO) ADVISING ME THAT MY TRUCK WAS 4 DAYS OVER THE ONE YEAR WARRANTY MARK WITH JUST 21,594 MILES ON THE TRUCK AND I PROVIDED ME WITH AN ESTIMATE TO CONTINUE WITH REPAIRS SEE WHAT WAS WRONG. I ADVISED BOTH [XXX] AND [XXX] (SERVICE MANAGER) THAT NHTSA ISSUED 2 RECALLS (18V-931) AND (18E-102) BOTH PERTAINING TO A FAILED CLUTCHES THAT WERE INSTALLED INTO ROUGHLY 35-75K TRUCKS WHICH INCLUDED MY CLUTCH WHICH MATCHED THE SERIAL NUMBER AFFECTED CLUTCH RANGE PROVIDED BY EATON AND NHTSA ON BOTH OF THE RECALLS NOTICES. I REACHED OUT TO PACCAR AND EATON WHICH BOTH AGREED TO COVER A PORTION OF THE REPAIRS LEAVING ME WITH ALMOST A 3K REPAIR BILL FOR A PART THAT WAS ON NATIONAL RECALL. COAST COUNTIES PETERBILT, PACCAR & EATON ACTED IN BAD FAITH BY DISMISSING BOTH RECALLS, FURTHER THEIR LACK OF QUALITY ASSURANCE RESULTED IN MY COMPANY SUSTAINING AN AVOIDABLE LOSS OF REVENUE INC TRUCK & INSURANCE PAYMENTS WE HAD TO MAKE FOR A TRUCK WE WERE NOT ABLE TO USE FOR OVER 3 WEEKS AND COULD HAVE RESULTED IN SOMEONE BEING SERIOUSLY HURT. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

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