Kenworth T680, T800, W900; Peterbilt 567 and 1 more (2020): Visibility
Recall 19V340000 · May 1, 2019 · PACCAR Incorporated
3,907
vehicles affected
3,907
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V340000
- Date
- May 1, 2019
- Maker
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Units affected
- 3,907
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Visibility > Rearview mirrors/devices > Exterior
- Model years
- 2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Peterbilt 520 and 579 vehicles and Kenworth T680, T880 and W990 vehicles. The mirror glass may detach from the mirror carrier plate due to inadequate adhesion.
What can happen
If the mirror glass detaches, the driver may have reduced visibility and the mirror glass will become a road hazard that may strike another vehicle or pedestrian, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
PACCAR has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the upper mirror glass/mirror carrier, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Kenworth owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt owners may call 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall is 19KWC and 19PBC.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 5 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V340000?
5 models: Kenworth T680 (2020), Kenworth T800 (2020), Kenworth W900 (2020) and 2 more, about 3,907 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V340000?
PACCAR has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the upper mirror glass/mirror carrier, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Kenworth owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt owners may call 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall is.
What can happen?
If the mirror glass detaches, the driver may have reduced visibility and the mirror glass will become a road hazard that may strike another vehicle or pedestrian, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.