2015 KENWORTH C500 RECALL - #14V722000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2015 KENWORTH C500 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Manufactured between |
9/19/2014 - 10/30/2014 |
| Recalled on |
11/10/2014 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Owners Notified on |
12/19/2014 |
| # Affected |
1,380 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
If the smaller wire gauge may overheat increasing the risk of a vehicle fire. |
| Corrective action |
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). |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2015 KENWORTH C500 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
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