Recall 16V633 affects 1 2017 Peterbilt 567 truck for a rail-mounted air and electric bracket tripping hazard. Repair is free at a franchised Peterbilt dealer.
Peterbilt is recalling 1 2017 567 truck because a left-hand rail-mounted trailer air and electric bracket protrudes upward from the frame. The bracket creates a tripping hazard and can increase the risk of injury if someone falls from the top of the vehicle frame; Peterbilt dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The rail-mounted trailer air and electric bracket on the 2017 Peterbilt 567 holds the trailer service connections on the truck frame. Those connections give a trailer its air supply for braking and its electrical link for lights and other trailer circuits. The bracket is supposed to sit where the driver or technician can reach it without putting hardware in a walking path.
On this truck, the left-hand bracket protrudes upward near the path from the top fuel tank frame access step to the deck plate. Peterbilt traced the issue to option codes, the build selections that tell the factory how to configure the truck, that did not match the selected fuel tank layout. With that combination, the bracket and trailer cable connections ended up where a person steps while moving across the truck.
There is no warning sign before failure. The hazard is the bracket location itself, so the thing to notice is a raised bracket or cable connection in the step path near the fuel tank and deck plate.
Who's affected?
| 2017 Peterbilt 567 | body structure |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 1 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
Not every 2017 Peterbilt 567 truck is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
The bracket and nearby air or electric connections create a trip hazard on the top of the vehicle frame. A fall from that height increases the risk of injury. Use care around the frame area and schedule the repair. Repair is free at any franchised Peterbilt dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017 Peterbilt 567 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Peterbilt dealer to confirm the free repair that moves the trailer air and electric connections away from the tripping hazard.
- Bring any Peterbilt recall notice, or reference recall number 16V633 when you call.
- Avoid stepping on the truck frame near the left-hand rail bracket until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Peterbilt technician moves the trailer air and electric connections from the left hand rail to the right hand rail so the bracket no longer protrudes upward as a tripping hazard. Peterbilt says the affected vehicle has been repaired. The recall work is free, with parts and labor covered by the campaign. If the bracket or rail routing still looks wrong, ask an authorized Peterbilt dealer to confirm the repair status.
Timeline
| August 31, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 4, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V633?
Recall 16V633 covers 1 2017 Peterbilt 567 truck with a left-hand rail-mounted trailer air and electric bracket that protrudes upward and creates a tripping hazard. Peterbilt's remedy moves the air and electric connections to the right-hand rail at no charge, and the filed remedy says the vehicle has been repaired.
What should I do if my 2017 Peterbilt 567 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 16V633. If it is, confirm the completed repair with a franchised Peterbilt dealer or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Reference recall 16V633 and recall number 816-E when you call.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. For recall 16V633, Peterbilt's remedy moves the trailer air and electric connections from the left-hand rail to the right-hand rail free of charge through an authorized dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is a fall injury from the top of the vehicle frame. The left-hand rail-mounted trailer air and electric bracket protrudes upward, creating a tripping hazard for someone working around the frame. The free repair relocates those connections to the right-hand rail.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V633000 |
|---|---|
| Peterbilt customer service | 1-940-591-4000 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V633 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V633000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →