Recall 10V452000: 2011 Kenworth C500, 2011 Kenworth T440, 2011 Kenworth T470 +3 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Sep 29, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 3,040
- Models
- 6
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2011 t660, t800, w900, c500, t440, and t470 vehicles manufactured from april 1, 2009, through august 30, 2010. One of the four harness spade terminal connections to the chassis load center may become completely unseated. A completely unseated connection may result in a power loss to a portion of the vehicle's exterior lighting.
The risk
Power loss of the vehicle's exterior lighting may reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers increasing the risk of a crash with the vehicle.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the harness and re-seating the female connectors on the male spade terminals. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 29, 2010. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Notes
Paccar safety recall no. 10kwg. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2011 Kenworth C500
- 2011 Kenworth T440
- 2011 Kenworth T470
- 2011 Kenworth T660
- 2011 Kenworth T800
- 2011 Kenworth W900
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V452000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 10KWG
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Owner letters
- Oct 29, 2010
- Components
- Exterior lighting (Lighting)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology