Vehicle recall 80V034000 · March 25, 1980
Kenworth Kenworth and Peterbilt Peterbilt
Some vehicles contain lenses that fade from amber to clear after exposure to sunlight for prolonged periods of time.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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".
- Remedy
- Dealer will replace defective lenses or owner may pick up replacement lenses from the dealer for self-installation.
- Notes
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V034000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 25, 1980
- Filed by
- PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- March 20, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 9,500
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth Kenworth (1979): 1979
- Peterbilt Peterbilt (1979): 1979
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