NHTSA Recall 16V872000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V872000; Date: Dec. 5, 2016
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 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
Component: Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 2,046
Recall Summary:
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. "
How to Fix:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any brake light switches with date code 08-01760, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2017. Owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Paccar's number for this recall is 816-f.
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: Jan 26, 2017
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