Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #12V490000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V490000 by Paccar Incorporated. Affecting model year 2012-2013 kenworth k270 and k370 vehicles, manufactured from november 23, 2011, through september 27, 2012, and model year 2012-2013 peterbilt 210 and 220 vehicles, manufactured from july 29, 2011, through september 25, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no Includes 432 affected units, Exterior Lighting/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2012-2013 kenworth k270 and k370 vehicles, manufactured from november 23, 2011, through september 27, 2012, and model year 2012-2013 peterbilt 210 and 220 vehicles, manufactured from july 29, 2011, through september 25, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no

Defect Summary

Paccar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 kenworth k270 and k370 vehicles, manufactured from november 23, 2011, through september 27, 2012, and model year 2012-2013 peterbilt 210 and 220 vehicles, manufactured from july 29, 2011, through september 25, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the fog lamps may be illuminated while the high beam headlights are on. additionally, the daytime running lights are not deactivated when the headlight control is switched to an "on" position.

Corrective Action

Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will change the wiring harness free of charge. The recall began on november 16, 2012. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V490000
Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated
Report Received Date: 2012-10-09T00:00:00
Subject: Exterior lighting/fmvss 108
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 432

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 12KWG
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Paccar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 kenworth k270 and k370 vehicles, manufactured from november 23, 2011, through september 27, 2012, and model year 2012-2013 peterbilt 210 and 220 vehicles, manufactured from july 29, 2011, through september 25, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the fog lamps may be illuminated while the high beam headlights are on. additionally, the daytime running lights are not deactivated when the headlight control is switched to an "on" position.
Consequence Summary: Vehicles that use a combination of both fog lights and head lights or daytime running lights and headlights may be too bright for oncoming traffic, possibly distracting them and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will change the wiring harness free of charge. The recall began on november 16, 2012. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-wd6q_9vnh-htmm
NHTSA ID: 12V490000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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