Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V816000 Reported November 16, 2018

Missing reflex reflectors on markers/fmvss 108

Paccar Incorporated · N/A · 1,619 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V816000
Manufacturer Campaign
18KWF & 18PBC
Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1,619
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 16, 2018
Completion Rate
61.03

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."

Safety Consequence

Missing reflex reflectors can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

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 18V816000 or campaign 18KWF & 18PBC.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V816000

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

What is recall 18V816000?

NHTSA recall 18V816000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on November 16, 2018. It addresses: Missing reflex reflectors on markers/fmvss 108. The recall affects approximately 1,619 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V816000 or the manufacturer campaign number 18KWF & 18PBC. 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.