Recall
Peterbilt 579 — 19V733000
NHTSA ID
19V733000
Make
Peterbilt
Model
579
Years Affected
2020
Recall Date
2019-10-15
Component
VISIBILITY
Units Affected
248
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
19PBE
Summary
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Peterbilt 579 vehicles equipped with a sleeper box. The conspicuity tape may have been installed in the incorrect location, affecting the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road. 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."
Consequence
Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will install additional conspicuity tape on back of sleeper in correct location, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19PBE.