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2022-2023 Peterbilt 579 recall: exterior

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on December 16, 2022. It covers about 2,565 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,565
reported
Dec 16, 2022
owners notified
Mar 27, 2023
related complaints
1

Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior

What is wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Peterbilt 579 vehicles. The molded hood mirror assemblies may break at the pivot joint and, if unsecured by a harness or tether, can fall into the roadway.
Risk
A molded hood mirror that falls into the roadway can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect for a wire harness or tether and replace the hood mirror assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 14, 2023. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 22PBF.

Recall number 22V940000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about visibility problems.

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Questions about recall 22V940000

Is there a recall on the 2022-2023 Peterbilt 579 exterior?

Yes. Recall 22V940000, reported on December 16, 2022, covers about 2,565 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 22V940000?

Dealers will inspect for a wire harness or tether and replace the hood mirror assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 14, 2023. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 22PBF.

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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