NHTSA Complaint #10501160 — 2013 PETERBILT 579
VISIBILITY/WIPER issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10501160 |
| Vehicle | 2013 PETERBILT 579 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 35,511 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MO |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TRACTOR TRAILER MODEL PETERBILT 579. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS DID NOT HAVE A PROTECTING GUARD AND ALLOWED WIND TURBULENCE TO CREATE WATER PUDDLES ON THE WINDOWS AND CAUSED OBSTRUCTION TO THE DRIVER'S VIEW. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE TRAILER WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 35,511.