1996 KENWORTH C500 RECALL - #96V056000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : TURN SIGNAL : SWITCH
THE WIRES THAT CORRESPOND TO THE VEHICLE'S REAR TURN SIGNALS WERE REVERSED WHEN INSTALLED IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1996 KENWORTH C500 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
2/12/1996 - 3/9/1996 |
| Recalled on |
4/18/1996 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
5/13/1996 |
| # Affected |
617 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH |
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| Description |
THE WIRES THAT CORRESPOND TO THE VEHICLE'S REAR TURN SIGNALS WERE REVERSED WHEN INSTALLED IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH. |
| 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. |
| See also |
1996 KENWORTH C500 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FRONT UNDERHOOD
1996 KENWORTH C500 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER ARM
1996 KENWORTH C500 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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