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  NHTSA Recall 96V056000

NHTSA Campaign Id 96V056000; Date: Apr. 3, 1996

This condition will cause the rear turn signals to flash opposite from the direction intended by the driver increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1996 Kenworth C500 1996 Kenworth K100 1996 Kenworth T400 1996 Kenworth T600 1996 Kenworth T800 1996 Kenworth W900

Component: Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch

Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated

Affected Units:: 617

icon3 Recall Summary:

The wires that correspond to the vehicle's rear turn signals were reversed when installed in the electrical connector.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealers will inspect the turn signal switch and, if necessary, replace the turn signal switch.

icon4 Recall Notes:

System: lighting; switch; turn signal lights. Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact kenworth at 1-206-828-5418. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 13, 1996

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