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2001 Peterbilt 520 Lighting problems

No owner has filed a complaint about the 2001 Peterbilt 520's lights with NHTSA. Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and interior lighting failures.

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Lighting recalls for the 2001 Peterbilt 520

Exterior lighting: turn signal

19V452000343 vehicles affected

The problem
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 1990-2020 Peterbilt 320 and 520 vehicles built with specific amber rear turn signals. The turn signals may also light up with the stop/tail lights when the brakes are applied. 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."
The risk
Rear Turn signals that illuminate at the same time as the brake lights may create confusion and impair the effectiveness of the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
PACCAR will notify owners, and for trucks with rear amber lights, dealers will add a jumper harness between the chassis electrical harness and amber tail lights, free of charge. The recall began August 1, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19PBC.

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Peterbilt 520 lighting complaints by year

520 lighting problems, every year

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