Electronic stability control (ESC)Recall 19V-657 · 2017–2018 Peterbilt 579
Transportation Power, Inc. recall 19V-657 covers 12 2017–2018 Peterbilt 579 for a electronic stability control (esc) problem, reported to NHTSA on September 17, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V657000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 2017 to December 31, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.