Kenworth 963, C500, C540, C550 and 7 more (2011-2016): Visibility
Recall 15V271000 · May 8, 2015 · PACCAR Incorporated
104,807
vehicles affected
104,807
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V271000
- Date
- May 8, 2015
- Maker
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Units affected
- 104,807
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Visibility > Windshield wiper/washer > Motor
- Model years
- 2011-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, C500, C540, C550, T660, T800, W900, and 963 trucks manufactured November 1, 2010, to April 6, 2015. In the affected trucks, water may leak into the wiper motor.
What can happen
As water leaks in, the wiper may cease to function on the 'intermittent' setting, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the water may cause corrosion which, over time, may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
PACCAR is still developing and testing a remedy. The recall is expected to begin in July 2015. An interim letter was sent to owners on July 2, 2015. The recall began on September 2, 1015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 15KWF.
Vehicles covered
11 models, 66 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V271000?
11 models: Kenworth 963 (2011-2016), Kenworth C500 (2011-2016), Kenworth C540 (2011-2016) and 8 more, about 104,807 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V271000?
PACCAR is still developing and testing a remedy. The recall is expected to begin in July 2015. An interim letter was sent to owners on July 2, 2015. The recall began on September 2, 1015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 15KWF.
What can happen?
As water leaks in, the wiper may cease to function on the 'intermittent' setting, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the water may cause corrosion which, over time, may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.