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NHTSA campaign 22V940000 · announced December 16, 2022 · filed by Paccar Incorporated · 2,565 units affected

The problem

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Peterbilt 579 vehicles. The molded hood mirror assemblies may break at the pivot joint and, if unsecured by a harness or tether, can fall into the roadway.

The risk

A molded hood mirror that falls into the roadway can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect for a wire harness or tether and replace the hood mirror assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 14, 2023. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 22PBF.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2022 Peterbilt 579
• 2023 Peterbilt 579

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.