Kenworth T440, T470, T660, T680 and 1 more (2011-2016): Exterior lighting
Recall 15V458000 · Jul 22, 2015 · PACCAR Incorporated
12,551
vehicles affected
12,551
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V458000
- Date
- Jul 22, 2015
- Maker
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Units affected
- 12,551
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Hazard flashing warning lights; Exterior lighting > Headlights
- Model years
- 2011-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
If the hazard warning lamps are overridden by the DRL, oncoming vehicles may fail to be warned, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 30 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V458000?
5 models: Kenworth T440 (2011-2016), Kenworth T470 (2011-2016), Kenworth T660 (2011-2016) and 2 more, about 12,551 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V458000?
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.
What can happen?
If the hazard warning lamps are overridden by the DRL, oncoming vehicles may fail to be warned, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.