2020 Peterbilt 579 recall: visibility
Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on October 15, 2019. It covers about 248 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 248
- reported
- Oct 15, 2019
- owners notified
- Nov 4, 2019
Visibility
- What is wrong
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Peterbilt 579 vehicles equipped with a sleeper box. The conspicuity tape may have been installed in the incorrect location, affecting the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road. 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
- Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will install additional conspicuity tape on back of sleeper in correct location, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19PBE.
Recall number 19V733000
Affected vehicles
- Peterbilt 579 2020 2020
Questions about recall 19V733000
Is there a recall on the 2020 Peterbilt 579 visibility?
Yes. Recall 19V733000, reported on October 15, 2019, covers about 248 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 19V733000?
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will install additional conspicuity tape on back of sleeper in correct location, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19PBE.
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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