CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
- 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
Certain 2017 Peterbilt trucks built between April and June 2016 may have brake lights that do not illuminate when the brakes are applied. This means the vehicle does not meet federal lighting safety standards.
If the brake lights stay off during braking, drivers behind you will not know you are slowing or stopping, which can raise the risk of a rear-end crash.
Owners will be notified by PACCAR. Dealers will inspect and replace any brake light switch with date code 08-01760 at no cost to you. You can contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 and reference recall number 816-F, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| 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 | 2017 |