PETERBILT 520 2007: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V452000

Make Model Year
PETERBILT 520 2007
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-08-01 2019-06-14 2019-06-14

Production Dates: 1989-06-01 - 2019-04-30

Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 19PBC

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 343

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

PACCAR Incorporated "PACCAR" is recalling certain 1990-2020 Peterbilt 320 and 520 vehicles built with specific amber rear turn signals. The turn signals may also light up with the stop/tail lights when the brakes are applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

Rear Turn signals that illuminate at the same time as the brake lights may create confusion and impair the effectiveness of the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

PACCAR will notify owners, and for trucks with rear amber lights, dealers will add a jumper harness between the chassis electrical harness and amber tail lights, free of charge. The recall began August 1, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19PBC.

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.