Recall 16V872 covers 2,046 2017 Peterbilt trucks with brake lights that fail to illuminate when braking. Repair is free at any franchised Peterbilt dealer.
Peterbilt is recalling 2,046 2017 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 386, 389, and 587 trucks because the brake lights can fail to illuminate when the brakes are applied. When following drivers do not see the truck stopping, the crash risk increases; Peterbilt dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The stop lamp switch is the small electrical switch that tells the brake lights to turn on when the driver presses the service brake pedal. It sits in the main cab harness, the wiring bundle that carries power and signals through the cab, and it completes the brake light circuit at the right moment.
On these 2017 Peterbilt trucks, the switch has a bad weld at an internal electrical contact. The contact can detach from the steel plate inside the switch, so pressing the brakes does not close the circuit. When that happens, the stop lamps stay dark even though the service brakes are applied.
There is no warning sign before failure. The driver will still feel the brakes apply, but traffic behind the truck does not get the normal brake light warning.
Who's affected?
Covers 9 Peterbilt truck models from the 2017 model year, all tied to the same brake light switch component.
| 2017 Peterbilt 330 | Switch |
|---|---|
| 2017 Peterbilt 365 | Switch |
| 2017 Peterbilt 386 | Switch |
| 2017 Peterbilt 325 | Switch |
| 2017 Peterbilt 337 | Switch |
| 2017 Peterbilt 587 | Switch |
| 2017 Peterbilt 389 | Switch |
| 2017 Peterbilt 367 | Switch |
| 2017 Peterbilt 348 | Switch |
| Units affected | 2,046 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the brake lights fail to illuminate when you press the brake pedal, drivers behind the truck have less notice that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. That increases the risk of a crash. Schedule the inspection soon and watch for brake lights that fail to come on. Repair is free at any franchised Peterbilt dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 386, 389, or 587 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Peterbilt dealer to schedule the brake-light-switch inspection and free replacement that fixes brake lights that fail to illuminate when the brakes are applied.
- Bring the recall notice if Peterbilt mailed one. If not, reference recall number 16V872 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, and leave extra space before braking so following drivers have more time to react.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Peterbilt technician inspects the brake light switch and checks for date code 08-01760. Any switch with that date code is replaced free under the recall, with parts and labor covered. If you paid out of pocket for a related brake light switch repair before the recall notice, ask Peterbilt customer service or the dealer about the general reimbursement plan on file and bring documentation for the repair.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 5, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 26, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V872?
Recall 16V872 covers 2,046 2017 Peterbilt trucks with brake light switches that fail to illuminate the brake lights when the brakes are applied. Peterbilt dealers will inspect the switch and replace any switch with date code 08-01760 for free.
What should I do if my 2017 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 386, 389, or 587 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 16V872000. If it is, contact a franchised Peterbilt dealer to schedule the brake light switch inspection and replacement. Reference recall 16V872000 or Peterbilt recall 816-F when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair this safety defect at no cost. Peterbilt dealers will inspect the brake light switch and replace any affected switch free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that other drivers will not know the truck is stopping. If the brake lights do not illuminate when the brakes are applied, following traffic has less notice, which increases crash risk.
What if I bought this Peterbilt truck used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Peterbilt dealer with recall 16V872000 or Peterbilt recall 816-F if your truck is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V872000 |
|---|---|
| Peterbilt customer service | 1-940-591-4000 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V872 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V872000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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 →