Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #19V452000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V452000 by Paccar Incorporated. Affecting 1990-2020 peterbilt 320 and 520 vehicles built with specific amber rear turn signals Includes 343 affected units, Turn Signals May Illuminate with Stop/Tail Lights, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

1990-2020 peterbilt 320 and 520 vehicles built with specific amber rear turn signals

Defect Summary

Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 1990-2020 peterbilt 320 and 520 vehicles built with specific amber rear turn signals. the turn signals may also light up with the stop/tail lights when the brakes are applied. as such, 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 for trucks with rear amber lights, dealers will add a jumper harness between the chassis electrical harness and amber tail lights, free of charge. the recall began august 1, 2019. owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-940-591-4220. paccar's number for this recall is 19pbc.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V452000
Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated
Report Received Date: 2019-06-14T00:00:00
Subject: Turn signals may illuminate with stop/tail lights
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 343

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 19PBC
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 1990-2020 peterbilt 320 and 520 vehicles built with specific amber rear turn signals. the turn signals may also light up with the stop/tail lights when the brakes are applied. as such, 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: Rear turn signals that illuminate at the same time as the brake lights may create confusion and impair the effectiveness of the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Paccar will notify owners, and for trucks with rear amber lights, dealers will add a jumper harness between the chassis electrical harness and amber tail lights, free of charge. the recall began august 1, 2019. owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-940-591-4220. paccar's number for this recall is 19pbc.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 14.87

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NHTSA ID: 19V452000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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