| Make : PETERBILT | Model : PETERBILT | Year : 1986 |
| Build Dates : 19860601 - 19860801 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 86V127000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19860918 | Date Received by ODI: 19860910 | Date Added to Database: 19860912 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: PACCAR, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PACCAR INCORPORATED | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 312 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE CIRCUIT WIRE FOR THE TRAILER STOP LIGHT MAY NOT BE CONNECTED TO THE OUTPUT TERMINAL OF EITHER THE TRACTOR SPRING BRAKE STOP LIGHT SWITCH OR THE SERVICE BRAKE STOP LIGHT SWITCH. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: TRAILER STOP LIGHTS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THE TRUCK BRAKE WARNING SIGNAL TO OTHER HIGHWAY VEHICLES WOULD NOT BE PRESENT, CREATING A POSSIBILITY FOR AN ACCIDENT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REWORK WIRING FOR PROPER CONNECTION. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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