NHTSA Campaign 16V872000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Issued by PACCAR Incorporated · Reported Dec 5, 2016 · 2,046 vehicles affected

What's wrong

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2017 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 386, 389, and 587 vehicles manufactured April 20, 2016, to June 13, 2016. The brake lights may not illuminate 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."

Consequence

If the brake lights do not illuminate when the brakes are applied, other drivers will be unaware the vehicle is stopping, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any brake light switches with date code 08-01760, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2017. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Paccar's number for this recall is 816-F.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
PETERBILT 325 2017 2,046
PETERBILT 330 2017 2,046
PETERBILT 337 2017 2,046
PETERBILT 348 2017 2,046
PETERBILT 365 2017 2,046
PETERBILT 367 2017 2,046
PETERBILT 386 2017 2,046
PETERBILT 389 2017 2,046
PETERBILT 587 2017 2,046

Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V872000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.