NHTSA Recall 16V633000
Filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Component: Structure. Reported 2016-08-31. An estimated 1 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling one model year 2017 Peterbilt 567 truck manufactured April 26, 2016. The affected vehicle has a left-hand rail-mounted trailer air and electric bracket that protrudes upward, becoming a tripping hazard.
Risk
Tripping on the bracket or associated connections could increase the risk of injury in the event of a fall from the top of the vehicle frame.
What the manufacturer will do
Peterbilt will notify the owner, and an authorized dealer will move the air and electric connections from the left hand rail to the right hand rail, free of charge. The vehicle has been repaired. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's number of this recall is 816-E.
Manufacturer campaign number: 816-E
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.