PACCAR Incorporated is recalling approximately 5,378 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks because the exterior lighting switch can fail. This defect prevents the hazard lights from working and stops drivers from adjusting the brightness of the instrument panel display. PACCAR dealers will provide a free software update for the vehicle cab controller unit (VECU) to fix the issue.
If the hazard lights fail, the vehicle cannot alert other drivers to a problem or emergency. Additionally, an unadjustable instrument panel may become too dim to see critical safety information or too bright and distract the driver, both of which increase the risk of a crash.
You have 2 options:
VECU software update
Temporary operational bypass
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response