Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 16V872000

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

PACCAR Incorporated filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2016-12-05.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V872000

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Vehicles affected
2,046
Reported to NHTSA
2016-12-05
Owners notified
2017-01-26

Defect description

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."

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Scope of coverage

9 model years across 9 models.

ModelYears on record
PETERBILT 3252017
PETERBILT 3302017
PETERBILT 3372017
PETERBILT 3482017
PETERBILT 3652017
PETERBILT 3672017
PETERBILT 3862017
PETERBILT 3892017
PETERBILT 5872017

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.