Kenworth 2015 Electrical System recall
Recalled November 10, 2014 · NHTSA recall 14V722000 · Kenworth
Hazard
If the smaller wire gauge may overheat increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective wire with a properly sized wire, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5000 (Kenworth).
Units
1,380 units
Description
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Kenworth T660, T800, W900, T400, and C500 heavy trucks manufactured September 19, 2014, to October 30, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been produced with an undersized wire gauge for the trailer stop lamp circuit in the instrument panel harness.
What to do
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective wire with a properly sized wire, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5000 (Kenworth).
Product
Kenworth C500 · Kenworth T400 · Kenworth T660 · Kenworth T800 · Kenworth W900
Manufacturer(s)
PACCAR Incorporated
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →