Recall
Peterbilt Peterbilt — 86V127000
NHTSA ID
86V127000
Make
Peterbilt
Model
Peterbilt
Years Affected
1986
Recall Date
1986-09-10
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
Units Affected
312
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE CIRCUIT WIRE FOR THE TRAILER STOP LIGHT MAY NOT BE CONNECTED TO THE OUTPUT TERMINAL OF EITHER THE TRACTOR SPRING BRAKE STOP LIGHT SWITCH OR THE SERVICE BRAKE STOP LIGHT SWITCH. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: TRAILER STOP LIGHTS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THE TRUCK BRAKE WARNING SIGNAL TO OTHER HIGHWAY VEHICLES WOULD NOT BE PRESENT, CREATING A POSSIBILITY FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REWORK WIRING FOR PROPER CONNECTION.