2017 Peterbilt 325 & 2017 Peterbilt 330 + 7 more recall: lights
⚠️ 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."
💥 The risk
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.
🔧 The fix
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.
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V872000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 816-F
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Vehicles affected
- 2,046
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 26, 2017
- Built
- Apr 20, 2016 – Jun 13, 2016
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.