Recall 19V452000 scope
Recall 19V452000
THE WOOD/CHUCK CHIPPER CORP. • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS • reported Jun 14, 2019 • • 343 units affected
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- Campaign
- 19V452000
- Manufacturer
- THE WOOD/CHUCK CHIPPER CORP.
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
- Make
- PETERBILT
- Model Years
- 1990–2020
- Affected Units
- 343
- Country
- US
- Data As Of
- Apr 5, 2026
What this recall is about, in plain English
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 1990-2020 Peterbilt 320 and 520 vehicles built with specific amber rear turn signals. Rear Turn signals that illuminate at the same time as the brake lights may create confusion and impair the effectiveness of the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash. PACCAR will notify owners, and for trucks with rear amber lights, dealers will add a jumper harness between the chassis electrical harness and amber tail lights, 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.
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Risk Summary (Consequence)
Rear Turn signals that illuminate at the same time as the brake lights may create confusion and impair the effectiveness of the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Defect Summary
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 1990-2020 Peterbilt 320 and 520 vehicles built with specific amber rear turn signals. The turn signals may also light up with the stop/tail lights when the brakes are applied. As such, 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 for trucks with rear amber lights, dealers will add a jumper harness between the chassis electrical harness and amber tail lights, free of charge. The recall began August 1, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19PBC.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
62 vehicles under this recall
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 PETERBILT from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
| Campaign | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 26V442000 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 8 |
| 26V022000 | STEERING | 219 |
| 25V795000 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 62 |
| 25V436000 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 56,260 |
| 25V353000 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 315 |
| 25V181000 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 238 |
| 25V182000 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 168 |
| 25V041000 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5,378 |
| 25V014000 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1,110 |
| 24V915000 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 220,764 |
Related NHTSA Complaints
Consumer complaints for the same make, model, and year within two years of the recall report date
Of 7 related complaints, the most reported components are Service Brakes (4), Steering (1), Suspension (1).
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 19V452000. 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.
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