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2014-2015 Peterbilt 587 recall: fog lights

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on April 8, 2014. It covers about 63 vehicles.

vehicles affected
63
reported
Apr 8, 2014
owners notified
May 15, 2014

Exterior lighting: fog lights

What is wrong
Paccar Inc., is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Peterbilt 587 vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, through March 7, 2014. If the driver turns on the high beams, the fog lights will automatically turn off, but after 10 seconds they may turn back on due to a software malfunction. The combination of the high beams and fog lights may exceed the permissable limits of light output. Therefore, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
If both the fog lamps and high beams are illuminated at the same time, oncoming traffic may be blinded by the excessive light, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the Cab Electronic Control Unit (CECU) to correct the programming so the fog lights do not come on when the high beams are on, free of charge. The recall began in May 2014. Owners may contact Peterbilt at 1‑800‑473‑8372. Paccar's number for this recall is 414-E.

Recall number 14V178000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 14V178000

Is there a recall on the 2014-2015 Peterbilt 587 fog lights?

Yes. Recall 14V178000, reported on April 8, 2014, covers about 63 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V178000?

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the Cab Electronic Control Unit (CECU) to correct the programming so the fog lights do not come on when the high beams are on, free of charge. The recall began in May 2014. Owners may contact Peterbilt at 1‑800‑473‑8372. Paccar's number for this recall is 414-E.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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