Recall 22V940000

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

Report Date
20221216
Component
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2022 PETERBILT 579
2023 PETERBILT 579

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