NHTSA Recall 16V362000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V362000; Date: May. 26, 2016
A loss of headlights while switching to high beams will reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Kenworth W900
Component: Exterior Lighting:headlights
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 355
Recall Summary:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2016 kenworth w900 trucks manufactured may 19, 2015, to December 21, 2015. The affected vehicles may have a temporary loss of headlights when being switched from low beam to high beam mode. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. "
How to Fix:
Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will alter the wiring harness to enable the high beams to illuminate, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2016. Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. Kenworth's number for this recall is 16kwa.
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: Jul 13, 2016
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