Recall 18V816000 scope
Recall 18V816000
THE WOOD/CHUCK CHIPPER CORP. • EXTERIOR LIGHTING • reported Nov 16, 2018 • • 1,619 units affected
View official record on NHTSA.gov · federal source of truth
- Campaign
- 18V816000
- Manufacturer
- THE WOOD/CHUCK CHIPPER CORP.
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Makes
- KENWORTH, PETERBILT
- Model Years
- 2013–2019
- Affected Units
- 1,619
- Country
- US
- Data As Of
- Apr 5, 2026
What this recall is about, in plain English
KENWORTH has issued a recall affecting exterior lighting. Missing reflex reflectors can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will install reflex reflective tape, free of charge.
Synthesized from the NHTSA defect summary, consequence, and remedy fields shown below.
This recall describes a safety risk and the remedy is still pending. Affected vehicles should be parked or driven only as needed until the manufacturer issues guidance. Always verify directly with the manufacturer or your dealer using the campaign number.
How serious is this recall vs others?
Each card compares this campaign against an NHTSA-derived peer baseline. Cards omit themselves when the denominator is too thin to be useful.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
Missing reflex reflectors can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Defect Summary
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Kenworth T680 and T880 and Peterbilt 579 trucks, greater than 30 feet long and equipped with side extender mounted intermediate marker lamp/turn signals that do not include a reflex reflector. Since both intermediate side marker lamps and reflex reflectors are required, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will install reflex reflective tape, free of charge. The recall began January 15, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's number for this recall is 18KWF, and 18PBC.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
21 vehicles under this recall
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | T680 | 2019 |
| KENWORTH | T680 | 2018 |
| KENWORTH | T680 | 2017 |
| KENWORTH | T680 | 2016 |
| KENWORTH | T680 | 2015 |
| KENWORTH | T680 | 2014 |
| KENWORTH | T680 | 2013 |
| KENWORTH | T880 | 2019 |
| KENWORTH | T880 | 2018 |
| KENWORTH | T880 | 2017 |
| KENWORTH | T880 | 2016 |
| KENWORTH | T880 | 2015 |
| KENWORTH | T880 | 2014 |
| KENWORTH | T880 | 2013 |
| PETERBILT | 579 | 2019 |
| PETERBILT | 579 | 2018 |
| PETERBILT | 579 | 2017 |
| PETERBILT | 579 | 2016 |
| PETERBILT | 579 | 2015 |
| PETERBILT | 579 | 2014 |
| PETERBILT | 579 | 2013 |
Official Sources & Documents
Links to NHTSA.gov and Part 573 recall reports when available — hosted by NHTSA, not TruckCodex
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Other THE WOOD/CHUCK CHIPPER CORP. Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching KENWORTH, PETERBILT from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
| Campaign | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 26V442000 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 8 |
| 26V022000 | STEERING | 219 |
| 25V795000 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 62 |
| 25V569000 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 18,332 |
| 25V436000 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 56,260 |
| 25V353000 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 315 |
| 25V182000 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 168 |
| 25V181000 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 238 |
| 25V041000 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5,378 |
| 25V014000 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1,110 |
Related NHTSA Complaints
Consumer complaints for the same make, model, and year within two years of the recall report date
Of 70 related complaints, the most reported components are Service Brakes (18), Engine (7), Electrical System (6).
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: See the Fleet Recall Workflow Guide for the operator workflow to sweep your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.
How to verify your vehicle is affected
- Find your VIN. Locate your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number on the lower-left corner of your windshield, on the driver's-door jamb sticker, or on your vehicle registration. The VIN is the only reliable way to confirm whether a specific vehicle falls under a recall — make/model/year alone is not enough.
- Check your VIN on this site. Enter the VIN at /vin/ to see every open recall tied to your specific vehicle, including 18V816000. Our lookup pulls directly from the NHTSA recall database and refreshes daily.
- Cross-reference with the official NHTSA recall search. For a second source of truth, run the same VIN through https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls. If both this site and NHTSA show the same campaign as open for your VIN, it applies — schedule the repair.
- Contact your dealer if affected. Bring the campaign number, your VIN, and your registration to an authorized dealer for the make. The dealer performs the remedy at no cost. If you've already paid for a related repair, bring the receipt — the manufacturer is required to reimburse pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect.