NHTSA Recall 15V458000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V458000; Date: Jul. 22, 2015
If the hazard warning lamps are overridden by the drl, oncoming vehicles may fail to be warned, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Kenworth T440; 2012 Kenworth T440; 2013 Kenworth T440; 2014 Kenworth T440; 2015 Kenworth T440; 2016 Kenworth T440; 2011 Kenworth T470; 2012 Kenworth T470; 2013 Kenworth T470; 2014 Kenworth T470; 2015 Kenworth T470; 2016 Kenworth T470; 2011 Kenworth T660; 2012 Kenworth T660; 2013 Kenworth T660; 2014 Kenworth T660; 2015 Kenworth T660; 2016 Kenworth T660; 2011 Kenworth T680; 2012 Kenworth T680; 2013 Kenworth T680; 2014 Kenworth T680; 2015 Kenworth T680; 2016 Kenworth T680; 2011 Kenworth T880; 2012 Kenworth T880; 2013 Kenworth T880; 2014 Kenworth T880; 2015 Kenworth T880; 2016 Kenworth T880
Component: Exterior Lighting:headlights
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 12,551
Recall Summary:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 kenworth t440, t470, t660, t680, and t880 trucks manufactured January 14, 2010, to may 22, 2015, and equipped with hid headlamps and the option for daytime running lamps (drl). The drls are required to deactivate when the hazard warning lights are activated, however, the drls on these vehicles override the hazard flashing functionality after the brake pedal is pushed for more than two seconds. Normal hazard flashing functionality returns once the service brake is released. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. "
How to Fix:
Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will update the cab controller software, free of charge. The recall began on September 167, 2015. Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. Kenworth's number for this recall is 15kwl.
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: Sep 16, 2015
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