NHTSA Recall 18V816000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V816000; Date: Nov. 16, 2018
missing reflex reflectors can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Kenworth T680; 2014 Kenworth T680; 2015 Kenworth T680; 2016 Kenworth T680; 2017 Kenworth T680; 2018 Kenworth T680; 2019 Kenworth T680; 2013 Kenworth T880; 2014 Kenworth T880; 2015 Kenworth T880; 2016 Kenworth T880; 2017 Kenworth T880; 2018 Kenworth T880; 2019 Kenworth T880; 2013 Peterbilt 579; 2014 Peterbilt 579; 2015 Peterbilt 579; 2016 Peterbilt 579; 2017 Peterbilt 579; 2018 Peterbilt 579; 2019 Peterbilt 579
Component: Exterior Lighting
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 1,619
Recall Summary:
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."
How to Fix:
paccar will notify owners and dealers will install reflex reflective tape, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin february 19, 2019. owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-918-259-3258. paccar's number for this recall is 18kwf, and 18pbc.
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.
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