Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #14E040000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14E040000 by Paccar Incorporated. Affecting aftermarket mirrex and trp-branded warning triangle kits, sold june 1, 2009, to july 2, 2014, as paccar part numbers gmx1005k and md1005k Includes 134,583 affected units, Warning Triangle Kits/FMVSS 125, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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aftermarket mirrex and trp-branded warning triangle kits, sold june 1, 2009, to july 2, 2014, as paccar part numbers gmx1005k and md1005k

Defect Summary

Paccar parts (paccar), a division of paccar incorporated, is recalling certain aftermarket mirrex and trp-branded warning triangle kits, sold june 1, 2009, to july 2, 2014, as paccar part numbers gmx1005k and md1005k. the affected warning triangle kits do not have the manufacturer's name permanently marked on each triangle in the kit. as such, these warning triangle kits fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 125, "warning devices."

Corrective Action

Paccar will notify dealers and will refund the owners who purchased the warning triangle kits. the recall began on october 22, 2014. Owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-800-945-1231. paccar's number for this recall is ppd1407.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14E040000
Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated
Report Received Date: 2014-07-14T00:00:00
Subject: Warning triangle kits/fmvss 125
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 134,583

Details

MFR Campaign Number: PPD1407
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Paccar parts (paccar), a division of paccar incorporated, is recalling certain aftermarket mirrex and trp-branded warning triangle kits, sold june 1, 2009, to july 2, 2014, as paccar part numbers gmx1005k and md1005k. the affected warning triangle kits do not have the manufacturer's name permanently marked on each triangle in the kit. as such, these warning triangle kits fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 125, "warning devices."
Consequence Summary: Without the required markings, owners may not be able to identify affected warning triangles involved in a recall involving their reflectivity and visibility. triangles that have reduced visibility increase the risk of another vehicle crashing into the parked vehicle.
Corrective Action: Paccar will notify dealers and will refund the owners who purchased the warning triangle kits. the recall began on october 22, 2014. Owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-800-945-1231. paccar's number for this recall is ppd1407.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 2.37

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SID: row-c67u_ezrh~97h4
NHTSA ID: 14E040000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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