Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
Osco Tank & Truck Sales, Inc. (Osco Tank & Truck Sales) recalling certain emergency vehicles built on 2018 Peterbilt 348 and 2012 Kenwoth T440 chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. 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."
What could happen
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Osco Tank & Truck Sales will notify owners and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2019. Owners may contact Osco Tank & Truck Sales customer service at 1-309-526-3636.
Vehicles covered
- Kenworth T440 2012
- Peterbilt 348 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V243000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Osco Tank & Truck Sales, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 27, 2019
- Owners notified
- Mar 29, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 16,342
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 1, 2017 to May 16, 2018
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 108
Notes
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: Electrical system Dec 9, 2024
- Kenworth recall: Service brakes, air Feb 23, 2024
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Engine and engine cooling Aug 17, 2022
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Steering Jul 28, 2022
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Steering Apr 25, 2022
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system Dec 29, 2021
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.