2014 KENWORTH T370 RECALL - #13V612000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : TAIL LIGHTS
PACCAR Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T700, T800, T880, C500 and W900 trucks manufactured July 1, 2013 through September 17, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the plastic housing of the Stop/Tail/Turn (STT) lamp can shrink and allow the light bulb to fall out of the mounted retention ring. As such, the Stop/Tail/Turn light would not be illuminated, and the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108 "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2014 KENWORTH T370 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/2013 - 9/17/2013 |
| Recalled on |
12/9/2013 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Owners Notified on |
2/4/2014 |
| # Affected |
5,087 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS |
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| Description |
PACCAR Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T700, T800, T880, C500 and W900 trucks manufactured July 1, 2013 through September 17, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the plastic housing of the Stop/Tail/Turn (STT) lamp can shrink and allow the light bulb to fall out of the mounted retention ring. As such, the Stop/Tail/Turn light would not be illuminated, and the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108 "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." |
| Consequences |
If the stop/tail/turn light is not illuminated, the driver's intentions would not be communicated, which increases the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective STT lamps with new lamps. The recall began on February 4, 2014. Customers may contact Paccar at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's number for this recall is 13KWM. |
| 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 |
2014 KENWORTH T370 Recall for SEAT BELTS
2014 KENWORTH T370 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, SWITCH
2014 KENWORTH T370 Recall for SEAT BELTS
2014 KENWORTH T370 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2014 KENWORTH T370 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2014 KENWORTH T370 Recall for EQUIPMENT
2014 KENWORTH T370 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2014 KENWORTH T370 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
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