Recall Report: Paccar announces two significant recalls

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Updated Aug 7, 2019
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The following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

  • Daimler Vans USA recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles equipped with LED high performance headlights. The sensor for the headlamp range adjustment may not have been mounted or calibrated, possibly causing unexpected changes in the headlamp lighting angle. Unexpected changes in the headlamp lighting angle may affect the drivers visibility, increasing the risk of crash. NHTSA says potentially 590 vehicles are affected by the recall.
  • Paccar is recalling certain 2018-2020 T680 and T880 tandem axle vehicles equipped with a parking brake on a single axle and certain models of automated manual transmissions. During cold temperatures, the signal from the park brake pressure switch to the transmission controller may be delayed possibly resulting in the vehicle moving unexpectedly. Unexpected vehicle movement may increase the risk of a crash or injury. NHTSA says potentially 1,837 vehicles are affected by the recall.
  • Paccar is recalling certain 2017-2020 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. Due to undersized wires, the connector between the cab power harness and the power distribution center (PDC) harness may overheat and melt, possibly resulting in an engine shutdown. An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 1,837 vehicles are affected by the recall. NHTSA says potentially 5,051 vehicles are affected by the recall.
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