PETERBILT 567 2017: STRUCTURE:BODY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V633000

Make Model Year
PETERBILT 567 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-10-04 2016-08-31 2016-08-31

Production Dates: 2016-04-26 - 2016-04-26

Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 816-E

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

PACCAR Incorporated "PACCAR" is recalling one model year 2017 Peterbilt 567 truck manufactured April 26, 2016. The affected vehicle has a left-hand rail-mounted trailer air and electric bracket that protrudes upward, becoming a tripping hazard.

Consequence

Tripping on the bracket or associated connections could increase the risk of injury in the event of a fall from the top of the vehicle frame.

Remedy

Peterbilt will notify the owner, and an authorized dealer will move the air and electric connections from the left hand rail to the right hand rail, free of charge. The vehicle has been repaired. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's number of this recall is 816-E.

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.