2017 Peterbilt 325, Peterbilt 330 and others recall: switch
Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on December 5, 2016. It covers about 2,046 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,046
- reported
- Dec 5, 2016
- owners notified
- Jan 26, 2017
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
- What is wrong
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2017 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 386, 389, and 587 vehicles manufactured April 20, 2016, to June 13, 2016. The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- If the brake lights do not illuminate when the brakes are applied, other drivers will be unaware the vehicle is stopping, which can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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. Paccar's number for this recall is 816-F.
Recall number 16V872000
Affected vehicles
- Peterbilt 325 2017 2017
- Peterbilt 330 2017 2017
- Peterbilt 337 2017 2017
- Peterbilt 348 2017 2017
- Peterbilt 365 2017 2017
- Peterbilt 367 2017 2017
- Peterbilt 386 2017 2017
- Peterbilt 389 2017 2017
- Peterbilt 587 2017 2017
Questions about recall 16V872000
Is there a recall on the 2017 Peterbilt 325, Peterbilt 330 and others switch?
Yes. Recall 16V872000, reported on December 5, 2016, covers about 2,046 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V872000?
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. Paccar's number for this recall is 816-F.
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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