Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Model Of Vehicle
520
Year
1990
Recall Campaign Number
19V452000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
19890601
End Of Manufacture
20190430
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
343
Date Owners Notified
20190801
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20190614
Make Campaign Number
19PBC
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108