Recall 18V816000: 2013–2019 Kenworth T680, 2013–2019 Kenworth T880, 2013–2019 Peterbilt 579
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Nov 16, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 1,619
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Kenworth T680 and T880 and Peterbilt 579 trucks, greater than 30 feet long and equipped with side extender mounted intermediate marker lamp/turn signals that do not include a reflex reflector. Since both intermediate side marker lamps and reflex reflectors are required, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
Missing reflex reflectors can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will install reflex reflective tape, free of charge. The recall began January 15, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's number for this recall is 18KWF, and 18PBC.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2013 Kenworth T680
- 2014 Kenworth T680
- 2015 Kenworth T680
- 2016 Kenworth T680
- 2017 Kenworth T680
- 2018 Kenworth T680
- 2019 Kenworth T680
- 2013 Kenworth T880
- 2014 Kenworth T880
- 2015 Kenworth T880
- 2016 Kenworth T880
- 2017 Kenworth T880
- 2018 Kenworth T880
- 2019 Kenworth T880
- 2013 Peterbilt 579
- 2014 Peterbilt 579
- 2015 Peterbilt 579
- 2016 Peterbilt 579
- 2017 Peterbilt 579
- 2018 Peterbilt 579
- 2019 Peterbilt 579
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V816000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 18KWF & 18PBC
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Owner letters
- Jan 15, 2019
- Components
- Exterior lighting (Lighting)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology