The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V733000·Announced 2019-10-15

Peterbilt 579 Recall for Incorrect Conspicuity Tape Placement

PACCAR is recalling 2020 Peterbilt 579 sleeper trucks because conspicuity tape may be installed in the wrong location, reducing visibility to other drivers.

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 reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2020 Peterbilt 579 vehicles equipped with a sleeper box. The recall addresses a defect where the conspicuity tape may have been installed in the incorrect location. This installation error affects the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road and causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The reduced visibility associated with this defect increases the risk of a crash. The recall affects 248 units of the 2020 Peterbilt 579 model.

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will install additional conspicuity tape on the back of the sleeper in the correct location free of charge. The recall began on November 4, 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 579
Brand
PETERBILT
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
248

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)

  • 579

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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