2015 PETERBILT 579 RECALL - #18V816000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Kenworth T680 and T880 and Peterbilt 579 trucks, greater than 30 feet long and equipped with side extender mounted intermediate marker lamp/turn signals that do not include a reflex reflector. Since both intermediate side marker lamps and reflex reflectors are required, 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 |
2015 PETERBILT 579 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Manufactured between |
3/25/2013 - 10/22/2018 |
| Recalled on |
11/21/2018 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Owners Notified on |
1/15/2019 |
| # Affected |
1,619 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
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| Description |
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Kenworth T680 and T880 and Peterbilt 579 trucks, greater than 30 feet long and equipped with side extender mounted intermediate marker lamp/turn signals that do not include a reflex reflector. Since both intermediate side marker lamps and reflex reflectors are required, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." |
| Consequences |
Missing reflex reflectors can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will install reflex reflective tape, free of charge. The recall began January 15, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's number for this recall is 18KWF, and 18PBC. |
| 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 |
2015 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2015 PETERBILT 579 Recall for AIR BAGS
2015 PETERBILT 579 Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, AIR
2015 PETERBILT 579 Recall for TIRES
2015 PETERBILT 579 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2015 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2015 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2015 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2015 PETERBILT 579 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2015 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2015 PETERBILT 579 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2015 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
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