2013 PETERBILT 579 RECALL - #14V283000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Peterbilt 579, 388, 384, 367, 365, 348, and 337 trucks manufactured October 30, 2009, through May 21, 2014. In the affected vehicles, if power is interrupted to the seat electronic control unit (ECU), such as when the fuse for that circuit blows, the side air bag would be disabled but there will not be a warning lamp indicator to notify the operator of the malfunction.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2013 PETERBILT 579 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Manufactured between |
10/30/2009 - 5/21/2014 |
| Recalled on |
5/29/2014 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Owners Notified on |
8/4/2014 |
| # Affected |
1,705 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS |
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| Description |
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Peterbilt 579, 388, 384, 367, 365, 348, and 337 trucks manufactured October 30, 2009, through May 21, 2014. In the affected vehicles, if power is interrupted to the seat electronic control unit (ECU), such as when the fuse for that circuit blows, the side air bag would be disabled but there will not be a warning lamp indicator to notify the operator of the malfunction. |
| Consequences |
Without a warning of a problem existing in the side air bag system, the driver may continue to operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury from the side air bag not deploying in the event of a rollover. |
| Corrective action |
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will install a new electrical harness to correct them problem, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's number for this recall is 514-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 |
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for SEAT BELTS
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for TIRES
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for EQUIPMENT
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
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