CarRecallWatch- Component
- VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The molded hood mirror assemblies on these trucks can break at the pivot joint. If the mirror is not secured by a wire harness or tether, it can fall into the roadway.
A mirror lying in the road can become a hazard to other drivers and may increase the risk of a crash.
An authorized Peterbilt dealer will inspect the mirror for a wire harness or tether and replace the hood mirror assembly as needed, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 14, 2023. You can also contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220, and check your vehicle identification number for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Peterbilt 579 | 20222023 |
|---|