Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V178000 Reported April 8, 2014

Lighting combination may be too bright/fmvss 108

Paccar Incorporated · Exterior Lighting · 63 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V178000
Manufacturer Campaign
414-E
Manufacturer
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
63
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 8, 2014

Defect Summary

Paccar inc., is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 peterbilt 587 vehicles manufactured november 11, 2013, through march 7, 2014. if the driver turns on the high beams, the fog lights will automatically turn off, but after 10 seconds they may turn back on due to a software malfunction. the combination of the high beams and fog lights may exceed the permissable limits of light output. therefore, these vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Safety Consequence

If both the fog lamps and high beams are illuminated at the same time, oncoming traffic may be blinded by the excessive light, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will update the cab electronic control unit (cecu) to correct the programming so the fog lights do not come on when the high beams are on, free of charge. the recall began in may 2014. owners may contact peterbilt at 1-800-473-8372. paccar's number for this recall is 414-e.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference recall ID 14V178000 or campaign 414-E.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V178000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 14V178000?

NHTSA recall 14V178000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on April 8, 2014. It addresses: Lighting combination may be too bright/fmvss 108. The recall affects approximately 63 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V178000 or the manufacturer campaign number 414-E. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.