2013-2019 Kenworth T680, Kenworth T880 and others recall: exterior lighting
Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on November 16, 2018. It covers about 1,619 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,619
- reported
- Nov 16, 2018
- owners notified
- Jan 15, 2019
- related complaints
- 2
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Kenworth T680 and T880 and Peterbilt 579 trucks, greater than 30 feet long and equipped with side extender mounted intermediate marker lamp/turn signals that do not include a reflex reflector. Since both intermediate side marker lamps and reflex reflectors are required, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- Missing reflex reflectors can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will install reflex reflective tape, free of charge. The recall began January 15, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1‑918‑259‑3258. PACCAR's number for this recall is 18KWF, and 18PBC.
Recall number 18V816000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about lights problems.
Questions about recall 18V816000
Is there a recall on the 2013-2019 Kenworth T680, Kenworth T880 and others exterior lighting?
Yes. Recall 18V816000, reported on November 16, 2018, covers about 1,619 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V816000?
PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will install reflex reflective tape, free of charge. The recall began January 15, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1‑918‑259‑3258. PACCAR's number for this recall is 18KWF, and 18PBC.
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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