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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V036000

2014 Peterbilt 579 | 2014 Peterbilt 567 — Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)

Published February 5, 2014 · Recall initiated: February 5, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V036000, published February 5, 2014. Recalling firm: PACCAR Incorporated; 2014 Peterbilt 579 | 2014 Peterbilt 567 — Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl).

What's the hazard

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014 Peterbilt 567 and 579 model chassis manufactured January 29, 2013, through October 9, 2013, and equipped with Allison-brand transmissions. The affected vehicles may be missing the wiring that illuminates the shifter pad backlighting. As such, the chassis fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."

What to do

PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will install the missing wiring, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 1213H.

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Recall details

Brand
PETERBILT
Model
579
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Lot
2014 PETERBILT 579 | 2014 PETERBILT 567
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2014 Peterbilt 579 | 2014 Peterbilt 567 — Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl) recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V036000 on February 5, 2014. Reported hazard: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014 Peterbilt 567 and 579 model chassis manufactured January 29, 2013, through October 9, 2013, and equipped with Allison-brand transmissions. The affected vehicles may be missing the wiring that illuminates the shifter pad backlighting. As such, the chassis fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."

What should I do if I have this product?

PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will install the missing wiring, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 1213H.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: PETERBILT. Model: 579.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)