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HighNHTSA·16V872000·Announced 2016-12-05

Peterbilt Trucks Recalled for Brake Light Switch Defect

PACCAR is recalling 2017 Peterbilt trucks because brake lights may not illuminate when brakes are applied, increasing crash risk.

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 the defect increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain model year 2017 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 386, 389, and 587 vehicles. The affected units were manufactured between April 20, 2016, and June 13, 2016. The recall involves a defect where the brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are applied, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108.

If the brake lights do not function correctly, other drivers may be unaware that the vehicle is stopping, which can increase the risk of a crash. 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. PACCAR's number for this recall is 816-F.

The recalled product

Product
PETERBILT 330, 365, 386, 325
Brand
PETERBILT
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
2,046

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 (9)

  • 330
  • 365
  • 386
  • 325
  • 337
  • 587
  • 389
  • 367
  • 348

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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