Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #18V816000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V816000 by Paccar Incorporated. Affecting 2013-2019 kenworth t680 and t880 and peterbilt 579 trucks, greater than 30 feet long and equipped with side extender mounted intermediate marker lamp/turn signals that do not include a reflex reflector Includes 1,619 affected units, Missing Reflex Reflectors on Markers/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2013-2019 kenworth t680 and t880 and peterbilt 579 trucks, greater than 30 feet long and equipped with side extender mounted intermediate marker lamp/turn signals that do not include a reflex reflector

Defect Summary

Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2013-2019 kenworth t680 and t880 and peterbilt 579 trucks, greater than 30 feet long and equipped with side extender mounted intermediate marker lamp/turn signals that do not include a reflex reflector. since both intermediate side marker lamps and reflex reflectors are required, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

Paccar will notify owners and dealers will install reflex reflective tape, free of charge. the recall began january 15, 2019. owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-918-259-3258. paccar's number for this recall is 18kwf, and 18pbc.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V816000
Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated
Report Received Date: 2018-11-16T00:00:00
Subject: Missing reflex reflectors on markers/fmvss 108
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 1,619

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 18KWF & 18PBC
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2013-2019 kenworth t680 and t880 and peterbilt 579 trucks, greater than 30 feet long and equipped with side extender mounted intermediate marker lamp/turn signals that do not include a reflex reflector. since both intermediate side marker lamps and reflex reflectors are required, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence Summary: Missing reflex reflectors can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Paccar will notify owners and dealers will install reflex reflective tape, free of charge. the recall began january 15, 2019. owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-918-259-3258. paccar's number for this recall is 18kwf, and 18pbc.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 61.03

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NHTSA ID: 18V816000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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