NHTSA Campaign 22V940000

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

Issued by PACCAR Incorporated · Reported Dec 16, 2022 · 2,565 vehicles affected

What's wrong

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Peterbilt 579 vehicles. The molded hood mirror assemblies may break at the pivot joint and, if unsecured by a harness or tether, can fall into the roadway.

Consequence

A molded hood mirror that falls into the roadway can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect for a wire harness or tether and replace the hood mirror assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 14, 2023. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 22PBF.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
PETERBILT 579 2022 2,565
PETERBILT 579 2023 2,565

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V940000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.