CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 1990-2020 Peterbilt 320 and 520 vehicles built with specific amber rear turn signals. The turn signals may also light up with the stop/tail lights 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
- Rear Turn signals that illuminate at the same time as the brake lights may create confusion and impair the effectiveness of the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- PACCAR will notify owners, and for trucks with rear amber lights, dealers will add a jumper harness between the chassis electrical harness and amber tail lights, free of charge. The recall began August 1, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19PBC.
- 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 Peterbilt 320 and 520 trucks from model years 1990 through 1993 have amber rear turn signals that may also light up when the brakes are applied. This does not meet federal lighting requirements, and the extra light can make it harder for drivers behind you to tell that you are braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy is free. PACCAR will notify owners, and for trucks with rear amber lights, an authorized dealer will install a jumper harness between the chassis electrical harness and the amber tail lights. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your VIN for open recalls, or contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and reference recall number 19PBC.
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