5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - VISIBILITY
Posted on: 2019-10-16
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2020 peterbilt 579 vehicles equipped with a sleeper box. The conspicuity tape may have been installed in the incorrect location, affecting the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road. 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.
Consequence
Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will install additional conspicuity tape on back of sleeper in correct location, free of charge. The recall began november 4, 2019. Owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's number for this recall is 19pbe.
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.
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Posted on: 2020-03-04
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2015-2020 peterbilt 365, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles equipped with a left-hand under hood jumper terminal (option code 2539410). The positive battery jumper terminal cable may be too long, allowing it to chafe against the left front suspension spring and result in an electrical short circuit.
Consequence
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery jumper terminal cables, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began april 30, 2020. Owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's number for this recall is 20pba.
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.
DEFECT #3 - VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Posted on: 2019-05-02
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2020 peterbilt 520 and 579 vehicles and kenworth t680, t880 and w990 vehicles. The mirror glass may detach from the mirror carrier plate due to inadequate adhesion.
Consequence
If the mirror glass detaches, the driver may have reduced visibility and the mirror glass will become a road hazard that may strike another vehicle or pedestrian, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Paccar has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the upper mirror glass/mirror carrier, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began may 31, 2019. Kenworth owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and peterbilt owners may call 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's numbers for this recall is 19kwc and 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.
DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 2021-11-19
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2019-2022 kenworth t880, w990, peterbilt 567, 579, 389, and 2022 peterbilt 536, 537 wrecker and auto hauler vehicles. The work brake (winch brake) may unintentionally disengage the service brakes during winching operations, causing the vehicle to roll.
Consequence
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on january 3, 2022. Owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (kenworth); or 1-940-591-4220 (peterbilt). Paccar's numbers for this recall are 21kwg and 21pbm.
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.
DEFECT #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-11-19
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2019-2022 kenworth t880, w990, peterbilt 567, 579, 389, and 2022 peterbilt 536, 537 wrecker and auto hauler vehicles. The work brake (winch brake) may unintentionally disengage the service brakes during winching operations, causing the vehicle to roll.
Consequence
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on january 3, 2022. Owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (kenworth); or 1-940-591-4220 (peterbilt). Paccar's numbers for this recall are 21kwg and 21pbm.
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.