2018 PETERBILT 348 RECALL - #19V243000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : BRAKE LIGHTS
Osco Tank & Truck Sales, Inc. (Osco Tank & Truck Sales) recalling certain emergency vehicles built on 2018 Peterbilt 348 and 2012 Kenwoth T440 chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. 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 |
2018 PETERBILT 348 |
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| Manufacturer |
Osco Tank & Truck Sales, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/2017 - 5/16/2018 |
| Recalled on |
3/28/2019 |
| Influenced by |
Osco Tank & Truck Sales, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/29/2019 |
| # Affected |
16,342 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS |
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| Description |
Osco Tank & Truck Sales, Inc. (Osco Tank & Truck Sales) recalling certain emergency vehicles built on 2018 Peterbilt 348 and 2012 Kenwoth T440 chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. 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 incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Osco Tank & Truck Sales will notify owners and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2019. Owners may contact Osco Tank & Truck Sales customer service at 1-309-526-3636. |
| 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 |
2018 PETERBILT 348 Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2018 PETERBILT 348 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2018 PETERBILT 348 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2018 PETERBILT 348 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, FUEL RAIL
2018 PETERBILT 348 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, FUEL RAIL
2018 PETERBILT 348 Recall for STEERING, CRITICAL FASTENERS
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