NHTSA Campaign 12V490000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Issued by PACCAR Incorporated · Reported Oct 9, 2012 · 432 vehicles affected

What's wrong

PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Kenworth K270 and K370 vehicles, manufactured from November 23, 2011, through September 27, 2012, and model year 2012-2013 Peterbilt 210 and 220 vehicles, manufactured from July 29, 2011, through September 25, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The fog lamps may be illuminated while the high beam headlights are on. Additionally, the daytime running lights are not deactivated when the headlight control is switched to an "on" position.

Consequence

Vehicles that use a combination of both fog lights and head lights or daytime running lights and headlights may be too bright for oncoming traffic, possibly distracting them and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will change the wiring harness free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2012. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KENWORTH K270 2012 432
KENWORTH K270 2013 432
KENWORTH K370 2012 432
KENWORTH K370 2013 432
PETERBILT 210 2012 432
PETERBILT 210 2013 432
PETERBILT 220 2012 432
PETERBILT 220 2013 432
PETERBILT MODEL 220 2012 432
PETERBILT MODEL 220 2013 432

Source: NHTSA Campaign 12V490000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.