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NHTSARecalled 2019-06-14

PACCAR Incorporated — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

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1998 PETERBILT 520; 1996 PETERBILT 520; 2016 PETERBILT 520; 1994 PETERBILT 520; 1990 PETERBILT 320; 2012 PETERBILT 520; 1990 PETERBILT 520; 1991 PETERBILT 320; 2008 PETERBILT 520; 2009 PETERBILT 520; 2019 PETERBILT 320; 1993 PETERBILT 320; 2015 PETERBILT 520; 2015 PETERBILT 320; 2011 PETERBILT 320; 2010 PETERBILT 320; 2007 PETERBILT 320; 2006 PETERBILT 320; 2005 PETERBILT 320; 2004 PETERBILT 320; 2003 PETERBILT 320; 2002 PETERBILT 320; 1999 PETERBILT 320; 1996 PETERBILT 320; 2018 PETERBILT 520; +79 more

  • Brand PETERBILT

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

PACCAR is recalling certain Peterbilt 320 and 520 trucks from model years 1990 to 2020 that have specific amber rear turn signals. The problem is that these turn signals may illuminate at the same time as the brake lights when the brakes are applied. This simultaneous illumination can confuse other drivers and reduce the effectiveness of the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

To fix this issue, PACCAR will notify vehicle owners and provide a free repair. For trucks equipped with rear amber lights, authorized PACCAR dealers will install a jumper harness between the chassis electrical harness and the amber tail lights at no cost. Owners can contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220 for more information, and the recall number is 19PBC. The recall began on August 1, 2019.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Rear Turn signals that illuminate at the same time as the brake lights may create confusion and impair the effectiveness of the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

What should I do?

PACCAR will notify owners, and for trucks with rear amber lights, dealers will add a jumper harness between the chassis electrical harness and amber tail lights, free of charge. The recall began August 1, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19PBC.

Details from the source

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 1990-2020 Peterbilt 320 and 520 vehicles built with specific amber rear turn signals. The turn signals may also light up with the stop/tail lights 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."

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

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