Recall 17V071 covers 1 2017 Midwest All-Poly 3000 Series vehicle for a brake-light switch defect. Repair is free at a Peterbilt dealer.
Midwest is recalling 1 2017 All-Poly 3000 Series vehicle because the stop light switch can keep the brake lights from illuminating when the brakes are applied. Drivers behind the vehicle can miss that it is slowing or stopping, increasing crash risk; the Midwest dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The stop light switch on the 2017 Midwest All-Poly 3000 Series is the small electrical switch tied to the brake pedal circuit on the Peterbilt chassis. When the driver presses the brake pedal, the switch closes the circuit that turns on the rear brake lights so traffic behind the vehicle knows it is slowing or stopped.
On the affected vehicle, that switch is defective and does not always turn the brake lights on when the brakes are applied. The service brakes still respond to pedal input, but the exterior lighting signal fails. That creates a compliance problem with FMVSS 108 because the brake lights are part of the required warning system for following traffic.
There is no warning sign before failure. The driver can press the brake pedal normally and still have rear brake lights that stay dark, so the issue is not easy to spot from the driver's seat.
Who's affected?
| 2017 Midwest All-Poly 3000 Series | Switch |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 1 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2017 Midwest All-Poly 3000 Series vehicle is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Without working brake lights, drivers behind the All-Poly 3000 Series do not get a clear signal that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. That raises crash risk, especially in traffic or at intersections. Schedule the brake light switch inspection promptly. Repair will be free at any franchised Midwest dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017 Midwest All-Poly 3000 Series is included in this recall.
- Contact Midwest customer service at 1-940-591-4000 to confirm the free brake-light-switch inspection and replacement path.
- Schedule the Peterbilt dealer inspection that fixes the stop-light switch so the brake lights illuminate when the brakes are applied.
- Bring the recall notice if Midwest has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 17V071 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Leave extra following distance and avoid sudden stops when traffic is close behind you.
What happens at the repair
The remedy for recall 17V071 says Midwest notified the owner after the recall began on February 10, 2017. At the dealer, a Midwest technician inspects the brake light switch and replaces the switch if it is part of the recalled build. That repair is free once available. The repair matters because the switch controls whether the brake lights illuminate when the brake pedal is applied, so the inspection focuses on the switch named in the recall remedy.
Timeline
| February 3, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 10, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V071?
Recall 17V071 covers 1 2017 Midwest All-Poly 3000 Series vehicle with a stop light switch defect. The brake lights fail to illuminate when the brakes are applied, so other drivers do not know the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Midwest will have the switch inspected and replaced for free.
What should I do if my 2017 Midwest All-Poly 3000 Series is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm whether this specific vehicle is included in recall 17V071. If it is, contact Midwest customer service or Peterbilt customer service to arrange the brake light switch inspection and replacement. Reference recall number 17V071 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 17V071, Midwest will arrange inspection and replacement of the affected brake light switch free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the brake lights do not illuminate when the brakes are pressed. Drivers behind the vehicle do not know it is slowing or stopping, which increases crash risk. If your VIN is included, arrange the free brake light switch repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V071000 |
|---|---|
| Midwest customer service | 1-940-591-4000 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V071 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V071000 |
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 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →