Defect Description For Recall
Osco Tank & Truck Sales, Inc. (Osco Tank & Truck Sales) Recalling Certain Emergency Vehicles Built On 2018 Peterbilt 348 And 2012 Kenwoth T440 Chassis And Equipped With Whelen Brake Lights. Depending On The Specific Wiring Of The Vehicle, These Brake Lights May Illuminate When The Brake Pedal Has Not Been Pressed. 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.”
Make Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Model Of Vehicle
348
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
19V243000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
Effect Of Defect
If The Brake Lights Incorrectly Illuminate, It Can Confuse Other Drivers, Possibly Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Osco Tank & Truck Sales Will Notify Owners And Dealers Will Replace The Brake Lights, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began March 29, 2019. Owners May Contact Osco Tank & Truck Sales Customer Service At 1-309-526-3636.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Osco Tank & Truck Sales, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20171101
End Of Manufacture
20180516
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
16342
Date Owners Notified
20190329
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20190327
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108