What does a Peterbilt 579 VIN start with?

Peterbilt 579 trucks are built under the manufacturer prefixes 1XP, 2NP, 3BP, depending on the assembly location.

Where is the model year in a Peterbilt 579 VIN?

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For example, "R" is 2024, "S" is 2025 and "T" is 2026. The year code repeats every 30 years.

Where is the VIN on a Peterbilt 579?

Look for the VIN plate on the driver-side door jamb or certification label, and on the frame rail. The same 17 characters appear on the title and registration.

Peterbilt 579 VIN Decoder

Peterbilt 579 trucks are built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY.

VIN decoder

Decode a Peterbilt 579 VIN

Specs come live from the NHTSA vPIC registry. Results include year, engine, GVWR and brake system.

Peterbilt 579 VIN prefix and year code

Manufacturer prefix (VIN characters 1 to 3): 1XP, 2NP, 3BP; PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY
Model-year codes (character 10): J = 2018, K = 2019, L = 2020, M = 2021, N = 2022, P = 2023, R = 2024, S = 2025, T = 2026

Browse by model year: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

How to read a Peterbilt 579 VIN

VIN position guide
1 to 3	World Manufacturer IdentifierWho built the truck and where.
4 to 8	Vehicle descriptorModel line, GVWR class, engine and brake system (set by the manufacturer).
9	Check digitCalculated from the other 16 characters to catch typos and fakes.
10	Model yearOne letter or digit that repeats every 30 years.
11	Assembly plantThe plant that built the truck.
12 to 17	Serial numberUnique production sequence.

Layout defined by 49 CFR Part 565.

Running this truck at gross weight? Check axle limits with the bridge formula calculator, or plan an oversize move with the state oversize permit guides.

Peterbilt 579 VIN FAQs

What does a Peterbilt 579 VIN start with?: Peterbilt 579 trucks are built under the manufacturer prefixes 1XP, 2NP, 3BP, depending on the assembly location.
Where is the model year in a Peterbilt 579 VIN?: The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For example, "R" is 2024, "S" is 2025 and "T" is 2026. The year code repeats every 30 years.
Where is the VIN on a Peterbilt 579?: Look for the VIN plate on the driver-side door jamb or certification label, and on the frame rail. The same 17 characters appear on the title and registration.