2020 PETERBILT 579 RECALL - #19V733000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Peterbilt 579 vehicles equipped with a sleeper box. The conspicuity tape may have been installed in the incorrect location, affecting the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road. 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."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2020 PETERBILT 579 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Manufactured between |
8/26/2019 - 9/12/2019 |
| Recalled on |
10/16/2019 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Owners Notified on |
11/4/2019 |
| # Affected |
248 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY |
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| Description |
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Peterbilt 579 vehicles equipped with a sleeper box. The conspicuity tape may have been installed in the incorrect location, affecting the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road. 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." |
| Consequences |
Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will install additional conspicuity tape on back of sleeper in correct location, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19PBE. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2020 PETERBILT 579 Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES, EXTERIOR
2020 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2020 PETERBILT 579 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2020 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
2020 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2020 PETERBILT 579 Recall for STEERING, CRITICAL FASTENERS
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