NHTSARecalled Oct 15, 2019 · #19V733000
Incorrect Placement of Conspicuity Tape
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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." Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
Product details
- Product
- Incorrect Placement of Conspicuity Tape
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Model numbers
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- UPCs
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What you should do
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.