Peterbilt 320 and 520 Trucks Recalled for Rear Turn Signal Defect

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 1990-2020 Peterbilt 320 and 520 vehicles built with specific amber rear turn signals. The defect involves the turn signals potentially lighting up simultaneously with the stop/tail lights when the brakes are applied. This condition causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The simultaneous illumination of rear turn signals and brake lights may create confusion for other drivers and impair the effectiveness of the brake lights, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects trucks equipped with the specific amber rear turn signals identified in the notice.

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will add a jumper harness between the chassis electrical harness and amber tail lights free of charge for trucks with rear amber lights. The recall began on August 1, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product

PETERBILT 320, 520

Brand

PETERBILT

Manufacturer

PACCAR Incorporated

Category

Vehicle — Truck

Hazard

• crash-risk
• lighting-defect

Affected units

343

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