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  NHTSA Recall 86V127000

NHTSA Campaign Id 86V127000; Date: Sep. 10, 1986

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1986 Peterbilt Peterbilt

Component: Electrical System:wiring: Rear Compartment/trunk

Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated

Affected Units:: 312

icon3 Recall Summary:

The circuit wire for the trailer stop light may not be connected to the output terminal of either the tractor spring brake stop light switch or the service brake stop light switch. Consequence of defect: trailer stop lights will not illuminate when brakes are applied. The truck brake warning signal to other highway vehicles would not be present, creating a possibility for an accident.

icon2 How to Fix:

Rework wiring for proper connection.

icon4 Recall Notes:

System: electrical/wiring. Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 18, 1986

Also see:

All recalls of Peterbilt vehicles.

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