Peterbilt Brake Light Switch Recall Alert

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2017 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 386, 389, and 587 vehicles manufactured April 20, 2016, to June 13, 2016. The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are applied. 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.”

CONSEQUENCE:

If the brake lights do not illuminate when the brakes are applied, other drivers will be unaware the vehicle is stopping, which can increase the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any brake light switches with date code 08-01760, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Paccar’s number for this recall is 816-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.

Report Receipt Date: DEC 05, 2016
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V872000
Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,046

Vehicle Make Model Year(s)
  • PETERBILT 325 2017
  • PETERBILT 330 2017
  • PETERBILT 337 2017
  • PETERBILT 348 2017
  • PETERBILT 365 2017
  • PETERBILT 367 2017
  • PETERBILT 386 2017
  • PETERBILT 389 2017
  • PETERBILT 587 2017
Manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated

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