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Paccar - Brake lights may not illuminate fmvss 108
Official notice
5 Dec 2016
Last checked
5 Dec 2016
An official NHTSA notice concerns Paccar - Brake lights may not illuminate fmvss 108. If the brake lights do not illuminate when the brakes are applied, other drivers will be unaware the vehicle is stopping, which can increase the risk of a crash. Published 2016-12-05.
What to do now
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any brake light switches with date code 08-01760, free of charge. The recall began on january 26, 2017. Owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Paccar's number for this recall is 816-f.
Units affected
2,046
Recall number
816-F
Official notice
2016-12-05
The hazard
The hazard
If the brake lights do not illuminate when the brakes are applied, other drivers will be unaware the vehicle is stopping, which can increase the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Paccar. Contact: PACCAR Incorporated.
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