SOME VEHICLES CONTAIN LENSES THAT FADE FROM AMBER TO CLEAR AFTER EXPOSURE TO SUNLIGHT FOR PROLONGED PERIODS
— Recall Campaign #80V034000
SOME VEHICLES CONTAIN LENSES THAT FADE FROM AMBER TO CLEAR AFTER EXPOSURE TO SUNLIGHT FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME. THIS FADING DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT".
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 9,500 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
80V034000
| Manufacturer: | PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 25, 1980 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 80V034000 |
| Units affected: | 9,500 |
- Description:
- SOME VEHICLES CONTAIN LENSES THAT FADE FROM AMBER TO CLEAR AFTER EXPOSURE TO SUNLIGHT FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME. THIS FADING DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT".
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE LENSES OR OWNER MAY PICK UP REPLACEMENT LENSES FROM THE DEALER FOR SELF-INSTALLATION.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: LIGHTING; LAMPS AND REFLECTIVE DEVICES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FADED LENSES PRODUCE THE WRONG COLOR OF LIGHT AND COULDMISLEAD OTHER DRIVERS AND CAUSE A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.