CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling one model year 2017 Peterbilt 567 truck manufactured April 26, 2016. The affected vehicle has a left-hand rail-mounted trailer air and electric bracket that protrudes upward, becoming a tripping hazard.
- Risk
- Tripping on the bracket or associated connections could increase the risk of injury in the event of a fall from the top of the vehicle frame.
- Remedy
- Peterbilt will notify the owner, and an authorized dealer will move the air and electric connections from the left hand rail to the right hand rail, free of charge. The vehicle has been repaired. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's number of this recall is 816-E.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A trailer air and electric bracket on the left-hand frame rail of this truck protrudes upward, creating a tripping hazard. Tripping on the bracket or its connections could increase the risk of injury if someone falls from the top of the vehicle frame.
The remedy is free. An authorized dealer will move the air and electric connections from the left-hand rail to the right-hand rail, and Peterbilt will notify owners directly. The notice states the vehicle has already been repaired, so owners should confirm this with a dealer or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Peterbilt 567 | 2017 |
|---|