Peterbilt 210 (2012) – 12V490000

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