Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
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 could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Kenworth K270 2012–2013
- Kenworth K370 2012–2013
- Peterbilt 210 2012–2013
- Peterbilt Model 220 2012–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V490000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Paccar Incorporated
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 9, 2012
- Owners notified
- Nov 26, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 432
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 29, 2011 to Sep 27, 2012
- Part
- Exterior lighting
- Maker's own recall number
- 12KWG
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 108
Notes
Kenworth's recall campaign number is 12KWG.Peterbilt's recall campaign number is 1012C. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Power train Sep 6, 2017
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Service brakes, air Jan 30, 2015
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Fuel system, diesel Aug 7, 2014
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system Jul 21, 2014
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system Jan 24, 2014
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Parking brake Nov 7, 2014
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.