2017 PETERBILT 348 RECALL - #16V872000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : BRAKE LIGHTS : SWITCH
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2017 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 386, 389, and 587 vehicles manufactured April 20, 2016, to June 13, 2016. The brake lights may not illuminate 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."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2017 PETERBILT 348 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Manufactured between |
4/20/2016 - 6/13/2016 |
| Recalled on |
12/5/2016 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Owners Notified on |
1/26/2017 |
| # Affected |
2,046 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
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| Description |
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2017 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 386, 389, and 587 vehicles manufactured April 20, 2016, to June 13, 2016. The brake lights may not illuminate 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." |
| Consequences |
If the brake lights do not illuminate when the brakes are applied, other drivers will be unaware the vehicle is stopping, which can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any brake light switches with date code 08-01760, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2017. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Paccar's number for this recall is 816-F. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2017 PETERBILT 348 Recall for TIRES
2017 PETERBILT 348 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2017 PETERBILT 348 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
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