NHTSA Recall 14V036000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V036000; Date: Feb. 5, 2014
Without the transmission shifter being illuminated, the driver may not be able to easily identify what gear the vehicle is in, which could result in cause unintentional vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Peterbilt 567; 2014 Peterbilt 579
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 35
Recall Summary:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2014 peterbilt 567 and 579 model chassis manufactured January 29, 2013, through October 9, 2013, and equipped with allison-brand transmissions. The affected vehicles may be missing the wiring that illuminates the shifter pad backlighting. As such, the chassis fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard number 101, "controls and displays. "
How to Fix:
Paccar will notify owners and dealers will install the missing wiring, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2014. Owners may contact paccar at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's number for this recall is 1213h.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 11, 2014
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