NHTSA Recall 10V452000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V452000; Date: Sep. 29, 2010
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Kenworth C500; 2011 Kenworth T440; 2011 Kenworth T470; 2011 Kenworth T660; 2011 Kenworth T800; 2011 Kenworth W900
Component: Exterior Lighting
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 3,040
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall 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 http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 29, 2010
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