Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Model Of Vehicle
210
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
12V490000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20110729
End Of Manufacture
20120927
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
432
Date Owners Notified
20121126
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20121009
Make Campaign Number
12KWG
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108