Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #14V178000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V178000 by Paccar Incorporated. Affecting model year 2014-2015 peterbilt 587 vehicles manufactured november 11, 2013, through march 7, 2014 Includes 63 affected units, Lighting Combination may be too Bright/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2014-2015 peterbilt 587 vehicles manufactured november 11, 2013, through march 7, 2014

Defect Summary

Paccar inc., is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 peterbilt 587 vehicles manufactured november 11, 2013, through march 7, 2014. if the driver turns on the high beams, the fog lights will automatically turn off, but after 10 seconds they may turn back on due to a software malfunction. the combination of the high beams and fog lights may exceed the permissable limits of light output. therefore, these vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will update the cab electronic control unit (cecu) to correct the programming so the fog lights do not come on when the high beams are on, free of charge. the recall began in may 2014. owners may contact peterbilt at 1-800-473-8372. paccar's number for this recall is 414-e.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V178000

Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated

Report Received Date: 2014-04-08T00:00:00

Subject: Lighting combination may be too bright/fmvss 108

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 63

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 414-E

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Paccar inc., is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 peterbilt 587 vehicles manufactured november 11, 2013, through march 7, 2014. if the driver turns on the high beams, the fog lights will automatically turn off, but after 10 seconds they may turn back on due to a software malfunction. the combination of the high beams and fog lights may exceed the permissable limits of light output. therefore, these vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Consequence Summary: If both the fog lamps and high beams are illuminated at the same time, oncoming traffic may be blinded by the excessive light, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will update the cab electronic control unit (cecu) to correct the programming so the fog lights do not come on when the high beams are on, free of charge. the recall began in may 2014. owners may contact peterbilt at 1-800-473-8372. paccar's number for this recall is 414-e.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 14V178000

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