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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V490000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Published October 9, 2012 · Recall initiated: October 9, 2012

What's the hazard

PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Kenworth K270 and K370 vehicles, manufactured from November 23, 2011, through September 27, 2012, and model year 2012-2013 Peterbilt 210 and 220 vehicles, manufactured from July 29, 2011, through September 25, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The fog lamps may be illuminated while the high beam headlights are on. Additionally, the daytime running lights are not deactivated when the headlight control is switched to an "on" position.

What to do

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will change the wiring harness free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2012. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.

Recall details

Brand
PETERBILT
Model
210
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Lot
2013 PETERBILT 210 | 2012 PETERBILT 210 | 2013 KENWORTH K370 | 2012 KENWORTH K270 | 2013 PETERBILT MODEL 220 | 2012 PETERBILT MODEL 220 | 2013 KENWORTH K270 | 2012 KENWORTH K370
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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