Vehicle recall 16V872000 · December 5, 2016
Peterbilt 325, 330 and 7 more models
The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are applied.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2017 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 386, 389, and 587 vehicles manufactured April 20, 2016, to June 13, 2016. The brake lights may not illuminate 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."
- Consequence
- If the brake lights do not illuminate when the brakes are applied, other drivers will be unaware the vehicle is stopping, which can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any brake light switches with date code 08-01760, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2017. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Paccar's number for this recall is 816-F.
- 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.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V872000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 5, 2016
- Filed by
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Manufacturer campaign
- 816-F
- Owner notification
- January 26, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,046
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Peterbilt 325 (2017): 2017
- Peterbilt 330 (2017): 2017
- Peterbilt 337 (2017): 2017
- Peterbilt 348 (2017): 2017
- Peterbilt 365 (2017): 2017
- Peterbilt 367 (2017): 2017
- Peterbilt 386 (2017): 2017
- Peterbilt 389 (2017): 2017
- Peterbilt 587 (2017): 2017
Has your Peterbilt been repaired?
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