PETERBILT 579 2020: VISIBILITY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V733000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 579 | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-11-04 | 2019-10-15 | 2019-10-16 |
Production Dates: 2019-08-26 - 2019-09-12
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 19PBE
Component: VISIBILITY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 248
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
PACCAR Incorporated "PACCAR" is recalling certain 2020 Peterbilt 579 vehicles equipped with a sleeper box. The conspicuity tape may have been installed in the incorrect location, affecting the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road. 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."
Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will install additional conspicuity tape on back of sleeper in correct location, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19PBE.
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.
