NHTSA Campaign Id 14V722000; Date: Nov. 10, 2014
If the smaller wire gauge may overheat increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Recalled Vehicles:2015 Kenworth C500; 2015 Kenworth T400; 2015 Kenworth T660; 2015 Kenworth T800; 2015 Kenworth W900
Component: Electrical System
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 1,380
Recall Summary:Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2015 kenworth t660, t800, w900, t400, and c500 heavy trucks manufactured September 19, 2014, to October 30, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been produced with an undersized wire gauge for the trailer stop lamp circuit in the instrument panel harness.
How to Fix:Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective wire with a properly sized wire, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-425-828-5000 (kenworth).
Recall Notes:Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 19, 2014
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