PETERBILT 579 2022: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V940000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 579 | 2022 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2023-03-27 | 2022-12-16 | 2022-12-19 |
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 22PBF
Component: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2565
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
PACCAR Incorporated "PACCAR" is recalling certain 2022-2023 Peterbilt 579 vehicles. The molded hood mirror assemblies may break at the pivot joint and, if unsecured by a harness or tether, can fall into the roadway.
A molded hood mirror that falls into the roadway can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect for a wire harness or tether and replace the hood mirror assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 14, 2023. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 22PBF.
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.nhtsa.gov.
