The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V340000·Announced 2019-05-01

PACCAR Recalls 2020 Peterbilt and Kenworth Trucks for Mirror Defect

PACCAR is recalling 2020 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks because mirror glass may detach, creating a road hazard and reducing driver visibility.

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 detached mirror glass may strike another vehicle or pedestrian, increasing the risk of a crash or injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2020 Peterbilt 520 and 579 vehicles and Kenworth T680, T880, and W990 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the mirror glass may detach from the mirror carrier plate due to inadequate adhesion.

If the mirror glass detaches, the driver may have reduced visibility. Additionally, the detached glass becomes a road hazard that may strike another vehicle or pedestrian, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

PACCAR has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the upper mirror glass and mirror carrier, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 31, 2019. Kenworth owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888, and Peterbilt owners may call 1-940-591-4220.

The recalled product

Product
PETERBILT, KENWORTH 567, 579, T680, T800
Brand
PETERBILT
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
3,907

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 (5)

  • 567
  • 579
  • T680
  • T800
  • W900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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