2018 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 |
2018 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 |
2018 PETERBILT 579 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2018 PETERBILT 579 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2018 PETERBILT 579 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
2018 PETERBILT 579 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
2018 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2018 PETERBILT 579 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2018 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2018 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2018 PETERBILT 579 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2018 PETERBILT 579 Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2018 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2018 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2018 PETERBILT 579 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2018 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2018 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2018 PETERBILT 579 Recall for STEERING, CRITICAL FASTENERS
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