NHTSA Recall 80V034000

NHTSA Campaign Id 80V034000; Date: Mar. 25, 1980

Recalled Vehicles:

1979 Kenworth Kenworth;  1979 Peterbilt Peterbilt

Component: Exterior Lighting

Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated

Affected Units:: 9,500

Recall Summary:

Some vehicles contain lenses that fade from amber to clear after exposure to sunlight for prolonged periods of time. This fading does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment".

How to Fix:

Dealer will replace defective lenses or owner may pick up replacement lenses from the dealer for self-installation.

Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: trucks. System: lighting; lamps and reflective devices. Consequences of defect: faded lenses produce the wrong color of light and couldmislead other drivers and cause a vehicle accident.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 20, 1980

Also see:

All recalls of Kenworth vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.