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Paccar - Exterior lighting fmvss 108
Official notice
9 Oct 2012
Last checked
9 Oct 2012
An official NHTSA notice concerns Paccar - Exterior lighting fmvss 108. Vehicles that use a combination of both fog lights and head lights or daytime running lights and headlights may be too bright for oncoming traffic, possibly distracting them and increasing the risk of a crash. Published 2012-10-09.
What to do now
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.
Units affected
432
Recall number
12KWG
Official notice
2012-10-09
The hazard
The hazard
Vehicles that use a combination of both fog lights and head lights or daytime running lights and headlights may be too bright for oncoming traffic, possibly distracting them and increasing the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Paccar. Contact: PACCAR Incorporated.
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