Vehicle recall 86V127000 · September 10, 1986
1986 Peterbilt Peterbilt
The circuit wire for the trailer stop light may not be connected to the output terminal of either the tractor spring brake stop light switch or the service brake stop light switch.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The circuit wire for the trailer stop light may not be connected to the output terminal of either the tractor spring brake stop light switch or the service brake stop light switch. Consequence of defect: trailer stop lights will not illuminate when brakes are applied. The truck brake warning signal to other highway vehicles would not be present, creating a possibility for an accident.
- Remedy
- Rework wiring for proper connection.
- Notes
- System: electrical/wiring.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 86V127000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 10, 1986
- Filed by
- PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- September 18, 1986
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 312
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Rear compartment/trunk
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Peterbilt Peterbilt (1986): 1986
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