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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 2025 Peterbilt 537 in Canada.
On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the stop lamps, low beam headlamps, high beam headlamps, reverse lamps and turn signal lamps not to turn on, or to turn on unexpectedly. This problem could also cause the lift axle(s) to raise or lower on their own.
Lamps that don't work properly could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Lift axles that move unexpectedly could increase the risk of injury.
PACCAR will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to update the vehicle software.
On certain trucks, the exterior light switch could fail. If this happens, the hazard lights and the backlight for the instrument cluster display may not work. As a result, warnings, tell-tales and gauges may not display properly.
Warnings, tell-tales and gauges that don't display properly could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, hazard lamps that don't work could make the vehicle less visible and increase the risk of a crash.
PACCAR will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to update the vehicle electronic control unit software.
On certain trucks, poor signal strength could cause the electronic control unit (ECU) to stop working or not to work properly. As a result, some safety systems may not work, including the antilock braking system, automatic traction control, electronic stability control, active cruise control and the collision mitigation system.
Vehicle safety systems that don't work correctly could increase the risk of a crash.
PACCAR will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to reprogram the ECU software.
On certain trucks, the ball stud on the drag link and/or tie rod may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the stud could fail and cause a loss of steering control.
A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash.
PACCAR advises not to drive the truck until the recall repairs are completed. PACCAR will notify owners by mail and advise you to contact a dealership to arrange for an inspection. The dealer will replace the drag link and/or tie rod, as necessary.
On certain trucks, the steering gear may not have been assembled correctly. As a result, the steering gear could break and cause a loss of steering.
A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash.
PACCAR will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealership to inspect the serial number on the steering gear and, if necessary, replace it.
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