Recall 14V036 covers 35 2014 Peterbilt 579 and 567 vehicles missing wiring for shifter backlighting. Repair is free at any franchised Peterbilt dealer.
Peterbilt is recalling 35 2014 579 and 567 chassis because wiring for the Allison transmission shifter pad backlighting is missing. Without the shifter display illuminated, the driver can misread the selected gear, which can lead to unintentional vehicle movement and raise the risk of a crash; the Peterbilt dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The Allison transmission shifter pad in affected 2014 Peterbilt 579 and 567 chassis is the control and display panel the driver uses to select and confirm transmission position. Its backlighting is supposed to illuminate the pad so the gear controls and position display remain visible in dark driving conditions. That lighting is part of the controls and displays system covered by campaign 14V036.
On affected chassis, the wiring for the shifter pad backlighting is missing. Without that wiring, the pad does not receive power for its illumination circuit. The transmission shifter still has its normal control role, but the display does not meet the visibility requirement for controls and displays when the cab is dark.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is present from build, so what an owner or driver notices is a shifter pad that does not light up in low light or nighttime operation.
Who's affected?
Covers two Peterbilt truck models using the same automatic transmission gear-position indication system.
| 2014 Peterbilt 579 | automatic transmission |
|---|---|
| 2014 Peterbilt 567 | automatic transmission |
| Units affected | 35 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
A dark transmission shifter makes it harder to confirm the selected gear. If the driver misreads the gear position, the vehicle can move unintentionally and increase the risk of a crash. Repair will be free at any franchised Peterbilt dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Peterbilt 579 or 567 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Peterbilt dealer and ask whether the free shifter-pad backlighting wiring repair is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 14V036 and Peterbilt recall 1213H when you call.
- Bring the recall notice if Peterbilt mailed one, or give the dealer your VIN if you do not have the letter.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete; confirm the transmission gear position before moving the truck.
What happens at the repair
For campaign 14V036, the listed dealer repair is to install the missing wiring for the shifter pad backlighting. A Peterbilt technician adds the wiring so the transmission shifter controls illuminate as intended. Because the current remedy status was not supplied in this section, confirm availability with a Peterbilt dealer before scheduling. Once the repair is available for your VIN, parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| February 5, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 11, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V036?
Recall 14V036 covers 35 2014 Peterbilt 579 and 567 chassis with Allison-brand transmissions. The affected trucks are missing wiring for the transmission shifter pad backlighting, which can make the selected gear harder to identify. Peterbilt dealers install the missing wiring for free.
What should I do if my 2014 Peterbilt 579 or 2014 Peterbilt 567 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 14V036. If it is, contact a franchised Peterbilt dealer and ask for the missing shifter-pad wiring repair. Reference recall number 14V036 and Peterbilt recall number 1213H when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Peterbilt dealers install the missing transmission shifter pad wiring free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included vehicles.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is unintentional vehicle movement. If the transmission shifter is not illuminated, the driver can have trouble identifying the selected gear, increasing crash risk. The fix is the dealer-installed wiring that restores shifter pad backlighting.
What warning signs should I watch for?
Watch for a transmission shifter pad that does not illuminate. This recall concerns missing wiring for shifter pad backlighting, so the key sign is poor or absent gear-position visibility in the shifter display. Use the VIN check to confirm whether the truck is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V036000 |
|---|---|
| Peterbilt customer service | 1-940-591-4220 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V036 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V036000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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