Salvage 2016 Peterbilt 579 for sale

Browse 51 salvage 2016 Peterbilt 579 vehicles from IAA and Copart — live auctions and ended sales, with photos, VIN, damage and last bid.

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IAA Canada

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBD49X6GD346902 · 30102538

15.0L 6Std

Odometer: 0 km
Primary damage: Interior Fire
Storage location: Regina, SK
Title status: PartsOnly
Status: Doesn't start

Current bid CA$1,450Oct 27, 2026

Copart USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBDP9X7GD324053 · 64269196

Keys12.9L 66 cylREAR WHEEL DRIVEMANUALDIESEL

Odometer: 0 mi
Seller: BIG STAR FINANCE
Primary damage: Mechanical
Storage location: Longview, TX

Current bid US$50Oct 27, 2026

Copart USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBA48X2GD339729 · 69951546

Keys15.0L 66 cylREAR WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICDIESEL

Odometer: 553,602 mi
Primary damage: Normal Wear
Storage location: Houston, TX
Status: Runs & drives

Current bid US$3,100Oct 27, 2026Pre-loss value US$60,589

Copart USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBA48X6GD339684 · 69947916

Keys15.0L 66 cylREAR WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICDIESEL

Odometer: 763,618 mi
Primary damage: Minor Dent/Scratches
Storage location: Woodhaven, MI
Status: Runs & drives

Current bid US$50Oct 27, 2026Pre-loss value US$50,497

Copart USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBA48X8GD339590 · 65416956

Keys15.0L 66 cylREAR WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICDIESEL

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: Mechanical
Storage location: Hueytown, AL

Buy now US$11,000Oct 27, 2026Pre-loss value US$60,597

EndedUS$125

Copart USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBD49X1GD203999 · 67332546

Keys15.0L 66 cylREAR WHEEL DRIVEMANUALDIESEL

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: Rollover
Storage location: Loganville, GA
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$125Oct 28, 2026

Copart USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBDP9X2GD306575 · 60269236

Keys12.9L 66 cylREAR WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICDIESEL

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: Minor Dent/Scratches
Storage location: Harleyville, SC

Buy now US$7,500Oct 29, 2026

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IAA USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBD49X6GD****** · 46393748

6 cylRear Wheel DriveDiesel

Primary damage: Total Burn
Storage location: Specialty Division

Auction not assigned

Upcoming

IAA USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBD49X7GD****** · 46309455

Keys6 cylRear Wheel DriveDiesel

Primary damage: Normal Wear & Tear
Storage location: Casper (Wyoming)

Auction not assigned

Upcoming

IAA USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBDP9X1GD****** · 46092769

Keys6 cylRear Wheel DriveDiesel

Odometer: 1 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Specialty Division

Auction not assigned

Upcoming

IAA USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBDP9X3GD****** · 41674118

Keys6 cylRear Wheel DriveDiesel

Odometer: 781028 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Specialty Division
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assigned

Upcoming

IAA USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBDP9X8GD****** · 43138063

Keys6 cylRear Wheel DriveDiesel

Odometer: 828546 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Specialty Division

Auction not assigned

Upcoming

IAA USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBD49X8GD****** · 44919218

Keys6 cylRear Wheel DriveDiesel

Odometer: 169974 mi
Primary damage: Normal Wear & Tear
Storage location: Riverside (California)
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assigned

EndedUS$6,200

Copart USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBA48X8GD328802 · 69942866

Keys15.0L 66 cylREAR WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICDIESEL

Odometer: 408,499 mi
Primary damage: Normal Wear
Storage location: Dyer, IN
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$6,20010% of retailOct 23, 2026Pre-loss value US$60,548

EndedUS$3,650

Copart USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBDP9X2GD297991 · 70293796

12.9L 66 cylREAR WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICDIESEL

Odometer: 736085 mi
Primary damage: Minor Dent/Scratches
Storage location: San Antonio, TX

Last bid US$3,6506% of retailOct 13, 2026Pre-loss value US$60,548

EndedCA$650

Copart Canada

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBDP9X0GD361977 · 77170115

12.9L 66 cylREAR WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICDIESEL

Odometer: 0 km
Primary damage: Burn - Engine
Storage location: Montreal-Est, QC
Title status: Salvage

Last bid CA$6502% of retailOct 20, 2026Pre-loss value CA$42,000Repair 238% of value

EndedUS$5,400

Copart USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBA48X7GD354422 · 46211206

15.0L 66 cylREAR WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICDIESEL

Odometer: 1,187,380 mi
Primary damage: Normal Wear
Storage location: Bridgeton, MO

Last bid US$5,4009% of retailOct 23, 2026Pre-loss value US$60,521

EndedUS$1,650

Copart USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBA48X1GD339639 · 69944876

Keys15.0L 66 cylREAR WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICDIESEL

Odometer: 726,569 mi
Primary damage: Normal Wear
Storage location: Portland, MI

Last bid US$1,6503% of retailOct 13, 2026Pre-loss value US$60,546

EndedUS$4,550

Copart USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBA48X2GD339794 · 65416406

Keys15.0L 66 cylREAR WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICDIESEL

Odometer: 890,631 mi
Primary damage: Minor Dent/Scratches
Storage location: Bakersfield, CA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$4,5508% of retailOct 6, 2026Pre-loss value US$60,546

EndedUS$450

Copart USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBDP9X1GD331886 · 68915576

Keys12.9L 66 cylREAR WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICDIESEL

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: All Over
Storage location: Elgin, IL
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$4501% of retailOct 22, 2026Pre-loss value US$46,376Repair 122% of value

EndedUS$2,100

Copart USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBDP9X6GD305087 · 64210086

Keys12.9L 66 cylREAR WHEEL DRIVEMANUALDIESEL

Odometer: 1,115,804 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Colton, CA
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$2,1007% of retailOct 1, 2026Pre-loss value US$30,000

EndedUS$5,300

Copart USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBA48X5GD299422 · 65236866

Keys15.0L 66 cylREAR WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICDIESEL

Odometer: 1,105,975 mi
Primary damage: Mechanical
Storage location: Anderson, CA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$5,3009% of retailOct 6, 2026Pre-loss value US$60,548

EndedUS$5,100

Copart USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBA48X2GD339858 · 61965866

Keys15.0L 66 cylREAR WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICDIESEL

Odometer: 715,885 mi
Primary damage: Normal Wear
Storage location: Jacksonville, FL

Last bid US$5,1008% of retailOct 13, 2026Pre-loss value US$60,545

EndedUS$5,100

Copart USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBA48X4GD339733 · 65238366

Keys15.0L 66 cylREAR WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICDIESEL

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: Normal Wear
Storage location: Marlboro, NY

Last bid US$5,1008% of retailOct 26, 2026Pre-loss value US$60,549

Ended

Copart USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBA48X0GD354424 · 65237056

Keys15.0L 66 cylREAR WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICDIESEL

Odometer: 1,090,402 mi
Primary damage: Minor Dent/Scratches
Storage location: Bridgeton, MO

EndedSep 29, 2026Pre-loss value US$60,524

EndedUS$1,900

Copart USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBA48X4GD354426 · 65237126

Keys15.0L 66 cylREAR WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICDIESEL

Odometer: 1,085,638 mi
Primary damage: Side
Storage location: Bridgeton, MO
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$1,9003% of retailSep 15, 2026Pre-loss value US$60,214

Ended

Copart USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBA48X8GD354428 · 65237266

Keys15.0L 66 cylREAR WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICDIESEL

Odometer: 1,130,901 mi
Primary damage: Normal Wear
Storage location: Bridgeton, MO
Status: Runs & drives

EndedSep 29, 2026Pre-loss value US$60,458

EndedUS$5,100

Copart USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBA48X8GD339783 · 65237936

Keys15.0L 66 cylREAR WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICDIESEL

Odometer: 933,441 mi
Primary damage: Normal Wear
Storage location: Duryea, PA
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$5,1008% of retailSep 25, 2026Pre-loss value US$60,415

EndedUS$175

Copart USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBDP8X2GD371220 · 64609316

Keys12.9L 66 cylREAR WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICDIESEL

Odometer: 1,477,010 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Gaston, SC
Status: Engine starts

Last bid US$175Oct 9, 2026

EndedUS$4,300

Copart USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBA48X1GD339690 · 61968246

Keys15.0L 66 cylREAR WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICDIESEL

Odometer: 494,331 mi
Primary damage: Normal Wear
Storage location: Duryea, PA
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$4,3009% of retailSep 15, 2026Pre-loss value US$45,264

EndedUS$3,050

Copart USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBA48X6GD354430 · 65237356

Keys15.0L 66 cylREAR WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICDIESEL

Odometer: 1,073,171 mi
Primary damage: Side
Storage location: Bridgeton, MO
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$3,0505% of retailSep 8, 2026Pre-loss value US$60,846

EndedUS$3,300

Copart USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBA48X4GD339571 · 65241026

Keys15.0L 66 cylREAR WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICDIESEL

Odometer: 680,529 mi
Primary damage: Minor Dent/Scratches
Storage location: Woodhaven, MI
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$3,3005% of retailSep 8, 2026Pre-loss value US$60,468

Ended

Copart USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBA48X8GD339637 · 61970766

15.0L 66 cylREAR WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICDIESEL

Odometer: 733,708 mi
Primary damage: Normal Wear
Storage location: Portland, MI

EndedAug 25, 2026Pre-loss value US$60,885

Ended

Copart USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBD49X0GD281223 · 78639055

Keys15.0L 66 cylREAR WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICDIESEL

Odometer: 729,029 mi
Primary damage: Normal Wear
Storage location: Montgomery, AL
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

EndedAug 27, 2026Pre-loss value US$28,722

EndedUS$6,500

Copart USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBD49X9GD358123 · 65858996

15.0L 66 cylREAR WHEEL DRIVEMANUALDIESEL

Odometer: 1,243,357 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Woodhaven, MI

Last bid US$6,500Aug 25, 2026

EndedUS$7,200

Copart USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBDP9X9GD321543 · 47924616

Keys12.9L 66 cylREAR WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICDIESEL

Odometer: 397,700 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: American Canyon, CA
Title status: PartsOnly
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$7,20022% of retailSep 3, 2026Pre-loss value US$32,661

EndedUS$1,550

Copart USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBD49X5GD204055 · 51765056

15.0L 66 cylREAR WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICDIESEL

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: Rollover
Storage location: Greenwood, NE
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$1,5505% of retailAug 20, 2026Pre-loss value US$33,552

Ended

Copart USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBA48X3GD361710 · 61970136

Keys15.0L 66 cylREAR WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICDIESEL

Odometer: 515,773 mi
Primary damage: Normal Wear
Storage location: Kansas City, KS
Status: Runs & drives

EndedSep 1, 2026Pre-loss value US$29,587

EndedUS$5,200

Copart USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBA48X5GD339725 · 61972036

15.0L 66 cylREAR WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICDIESEL

Odometer: 499,078 mi
Primary damage: Side
Storage location: Houston, TX

Last bid US$5,20017% of retailAug 21, 2026Pre-loss value US$29,848

EndedUS$5,100

Copart USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBA48X2GD339861 · 61973606

Keys15.0L 66 cylREAR WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICDIESEL

Odometer: 977,541 mi
Primary damage: Normal Wear
Storage location: Portland, MI
Status: Engine starts

Last bid US$5,1008% of retailOct 9, 2026Pre-loss value US$60,525

EndedUS$3,150

Copart USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBDP9X9GD298135 · 63696696

12.9L 66 cylREAR WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICDIESEL

Odometer: 586,403 mi
Primary damage: Normal Wear
Storage location: Assonet, MA

Last bid US$3,1505% of retailAug 18, 2026Pre-loss value US$60,887

Ended

IAA USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBD49X4GD****** · 45718139

Keys6 cylRear Wheel DriveDiesel

Odometer: 1 mi
Primary damage: Mechanical
Storage location: Specialty Division
Title status: Salvage

EndedSep 16, 2026

Ended

IAA USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBA48X3GD****** · 45658786

Keys6 cylRear Wheel DriveDiesel

Odometer: 447230 mi
Primary damage: Rollover
Storage location: Specialty Division
Title status: Salvage
Status: Engine starts

EndedSep 9, 2026

Ended

IAA USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBDP9X2GD****** · 44455753

KeysDiesel

Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: South Bend
Title status: Clear

EndedAug 18, 2026

Ended

IAA Canada

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBDP8X3GD348898 · 12568347

12.9L 6Auto

Primary damage: Front
Storage location: Acheson, AB
Title status: PartsOnly
Status: Doesn't start

EndedJul 29, 2026

Ended

IAA USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBDP9X7GD****** · 44314694

KeysDiesel

Primary damage: Front & Rear
Storage location: Specialty Division
Title status: Repairable

Ended

IAA USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBD49X8GD****** · 44379835

KeysDiesel

Odometer: 950357 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Specialty Division
Title status: Repairable

Ended

Ended

IAA USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBDP9X5GD****** · 45037965

KeysDiesel

Odometer: 1 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Specialty Division
Title status: Repairable

Ended

IAA USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBDP9X7GD****** · 45066452

KeysDiesel

Odometer: 415028 mi
Primary damage: Unknown
Storage location: Specialty Division
Status: Runs & drives

Ended

Ended

IAA USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBDP9XXGD****** · 45187114

KeysDiesel

Odometer: 803612 mi
Primary damage: Rollover
Storage location: Specialty Division
Title status: Repairable

Ended

IAA USA

2016 PETERBILT 579

1XPBD49X8GD****** · 45196529

KeysDiesel

Primary damage: Unknown
Storage location: Specialty Division
Title status: PartsOnly

Ended

That’s all 51 lots.

2016 Peterbilt 579 price data

Median bid: $8,600
Average bid: $9,387
Bid range: $1,034 – $28,000
Avg. retail: $51,973

Based on 51 archived lots — USD-normalized, last observed bid (not a guaranteed sale price).

Recalls and crash ratings

11 recall campaigns on record

Exterior lightingNov 2018
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Kenworth T680 and T880 and Peterbilt 579 trucks, greater than 30 feet long and equipped with side extender mounted intermediate marker lamp/turn signals that do not include a reflex reflector. Since both intermediate side marker lamps and reflex reflectors are required, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will install reflex reflective tape, free of charge. The recall began January 15, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's number for this recall is 18KWF, and 18PBC.
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assemblySep 2017
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016 Peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389G, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and Kenworth K170, T170, T270, T370, T440, T470,T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks equipped with certain Spicer D or E series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2017. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is P817-C.
Electrical system › Ignition › ModuleSep 2015
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kenworth T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to August 12, 2015, and 2016 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 386, 389, 567, 579, and 587 vehicles manufactured August 4, 2015, to August 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective engine control modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 15KWM (Kenworth) and 915-L (Peterbilt).
Exterior lightingJul 2017
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Peterbilt 567 and 579 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks equipped with optional spotlights. The spotlight circuit may not be adequately protected in the event of a short.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will change the polyfuse switch in the spotlight circuit to a standard fuse, free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2017. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 17KWC and 717-B.
Equipment › Other › LabelsMar 2015
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2006-2016 Peterbilt 587, 579, 567, 389, 388, 387, 385, 382, 379, 378, 367, 365 and 357 trucks manufactured July 25, 2005, to February 26, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with Tire and Rim Certification Labels that list a tire pressure below the actual correct amount. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, "Tire selection and rims and motor home/recreation vehicle trailer load carrying capacity information for motor vehicles with a GVWR of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds)."
Remedy: Peterbilt will notify owners and mail them a corrected Tire and Rim certification label, free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 215-D.
Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulatorMay 2015
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Kenworth T660, T680, T880 trucks manufactured February 18, 2013, to April 10, 2015, and 2011-2016 Peterbilt 386, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured December 13, 2010, to April 20, 2015. The affected trucks, equipped with PACCAR MX-13 engines and Delco-Remy 40SI alternators, have alternator charge cables that may chafe against a formed metal freon discharge line.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the alternator charge cable away from the metal freon line, free of charge. PACCAR issued an interim notification to owners on July 10, 2015. The recall began on September 16, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 15KWE and 515-F.
Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulatorJul 2015
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 388, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured January 13, 2011, to April 20, 2015. The affected trucks, equipped with extended-body Leece Neville alternators, have alternator charge cables that may chafe against a formed metal freon discharge line.
Remedy: Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the alternator charge cable away from the metal freon line and install a plastic insulator on the cable end, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Peterbilt's number for this recall is 715-K.
Power train › Manual transmissionOct 2015
Paccar (Paccar Incorporated) is recalling certain 2016 Kenworth T680, T800, and T880 trucks manufactured January 5, 2015, to January 7, 2015 and 2016 Peterbilt 367, 384, 567, and 579 trucks manufactured January 2, 2015, to January 9, 2015 and equipped with Eaton Fuller FR 10-speed manual transmissions. In the affected vehicles, when the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral, the reverse gear may stay engaged. When the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to a forward gear position, the transmission may mechanically lock because both the reverse gear and forward gear are simultaneously engaged.
Remedy: Paccar will notify the owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the affected transmissions if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 15KWM (Kenworth) and 1015N (Peterbilt).
Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › CablesMar 2020
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.
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.
Electrical system › WiringDec 2021
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.
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.
Electronic stability control (esc)Apr 2020
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."
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.

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How much does a salvage 2016 Peterbilt 579 sell for?

Across 51 salvage 2016 Peterbilt 579 lots, the median winning-side bid is $8,600 and the average is $9,387 (range $1,034 to $28,000). Pre-loss retail value averages $51,973. Prices are USD-normalized from IAA and Copart; a sold lot’s figure is the last observed bid, not a guaranteed sale price.