What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2013057
- Recall date
- 19 February 2013
- Make
- Kenworth, Peterbilt
- Models
- T680, T800, 567, 579
- Model years
- 2013 to 2014
- Vehicle class
- Truck - Med. & H.D.
- System
- Lights And Instruments
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 270
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain vehicles equipped with an exterior lights test switch, pressing the switch while the vehicle is in motion will cause all exterior lighting to be turned off. An unexpected loss of lighting during vehicle operation could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the vehicle to disable the exterior lights test switch.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2013057.