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Safety recall · 80V034000

Exterior lighting Kenworth, Peterbilt recall

PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on March 25, 1980. It covers about 9,500 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
80V034000
Reported
Mar 25, 1980
Vehicles
9,500
Area
Lights

The problem

Some vehicles contain lenses that fade from amber to clear after exposure to sunlight for prolonged periods of time. This fading does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment".

The fix

Dealer will replace defective lenses or owner may pick up replacement lenses from the dealer for self-installation.

Contacts

Vehicle description: trucks.System: lighting; lamps and reflective devices.Consequences of defect: faded lenses produce the wrong color of light and couldmislead other drivers and cause a vehicle accident.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Kenworth, Peterbilt dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 80V034000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1979 Kenworth Kenworth03D
1979 Peterbilt Peterbilt23C

Questions

Is the 80V034000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. PACCAR, INCORPORATED's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 80V034000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 80V034000 announced?

PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on March 25, 1980. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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