PETERBILT 579 2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V816000

Make Model Year
PETERBILT 579 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-01-15 2018-11-16 2018-11-21

Production Dates: 2013-03-25 - 2018-10-22

Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18KWF & 18PBC

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1619

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

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."

Consequence

Missing reflex reflectors can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

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.