Recall 16V872000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Report Date
20161205
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Affected Vehicles
9 models

Defect Description

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."

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2017 PETERBILT 325
2017 PETERBILT 330
2017 PETERBILT 337
2017 PETERBILT 348
2017 PETERBILT 365
2017 PETERBILT 367
2017 PETERBILT 386
2017 PETERBILT 389
2017 PETERBILT 587

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.