PACCAR is recalling 2020 Peterbilt 579 trucks with sleeper boxes that may have incorrect conspicuity tape, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. Owners must have tape installed properly to comply with safety standards.
Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
PACCAR is recalling certain 2020 Peterbilt 579 trucks with sleeper boxes that may have conspicuity tape installed incorrectly. This reduces visibility to other drivers, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact PACCAR for free installation of proper tape.
The conspicuity tape on the back of the sleeper box may be installed incorrectly, reducing the truck's visibility to other drivers. This could lead to crashes if the tape doesn't properly reflect light or stand out in traffic.
Owners of 2020 Peterbilt 579 trucks with sleeper boxes are affected. Commercial truck drivers using these vehicles are most at risk due to potential visibility issues.
Check if your 2020 Peterbilt 579 has a sleeper box. The recall applies to vehicles where the conspicuity tape was installed in the wrong location on the sleeper box back.
Call 1-940-591-4220 to get free installation of proper conspicuity tape on the sleeper box back.
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will install additional conspicuity tape on back of sleeper in correct location, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19PBE.
The conspicuity tape on the back of the sleeper box may be installed incorrectly, reducing visibility and failing to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108.
Your 2020 Peterbilt 579 with a sleeper box may be affected if the conspicuity tape was installed in the wrong location on the sleeper box back.
PACCAR will install additional conspicuity tape on the back of the sleeper box in the correct location for free. Contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Peterbilt to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V733000 — Peterbilt Peterbilt Hello, I own a Peterbilt that is covered by recall 19V733000 from Peterbilt. The official recall notice states: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will install additional conspicuity tape on back of sleeper in correct location, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19PBE. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
