Transportation Power, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 electric trucks built on Peterbilt
— Recall Campaign #19V657000
Transportation Power, Inc. (TransPower) is recalling certain 2017-2018 electric trucks built on Peterbilt 579 chassis. The vehicles do not have stabilization hardware and software that interacts with the braking system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 12 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
19V657000
| Manufacturer: | PACCAR Incorporated |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 17, 2019 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 19V657000 |
| Units affected: | 12 |
- Description:
- Transportation Power, Inc. (TransPower) is recalling certain 2017-2018 electric trucks built on Peterbilt 579 chassis. The vehicles do not have stabilization hardware and software that interacts with the braking system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
- Consequeces:
- Without a Electronic Stability Control system, there is a greater chance of loss of stability control, which increases the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- TransPower will notify owners, and dealers will install an Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2019. Owners may contact TransPower customer service at 1-858-248-4255.
- 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.