The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V633000·Announced 2016-08-31

Peterbilt 567 Truck Recalled for Tripping Hazard on Left Rail

PACCAR is recalling one 2017 Peterbilt 567 truck because a bracket protrudes upward, creating a tripping hazard. Dealers will move the connections to the right rail free of charge.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling one model year 2017 Peterbilt 567 truck manufactured on April 26, 2016. The affected vehicle has a left-hand rail-mounted trailer air and electric bracket that protrudes upward, becoming a tripping hazard.

Tripping on the bracket or associated connections could increase the risk of injury in the event of a fall from the top of the vehicle frame. The vehicle has already been repaired.

Peterbilt will notify the owner, and an authorized dealer will move the air and electric connections from the left hand rail to the right hand rail, free of charge. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PETERBILT 567
Brand
PETERBILT
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
1

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • 567

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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