2016 KENWORTH T660 RECALL - #15V458000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : HEADLIGHTS
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."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2016 KENWORTH T660 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Manufactured between |
1/14/2010 - 5/22/2015 |
| Recalled on |
7/22/2015 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Owners Notified on |
9/16/2015 |
| # Affected |
12,551 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
If the hazard warning lamps are overridden by the DRL, oncoming vehicles may fail to be warned, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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 |
2016 KENWORTH T660 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2016 KENWORTH T660 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2016 KENWORTH T660 Recall for WHEELS, LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
2016 KENWORTH T660 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2016 KENWORTH T660 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
2016 KENWORTH T660 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2016 KENWORTH T660 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, MODULE
2016 KENWORTH T660 Recall for STEERING
2016 KENWORTH T660 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2016 KENWORTH T660 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2016 KENWORTH T660 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2016 KENWORTH T660 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2016 KENWORTH T660 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2016 KENWORTH T660 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2016 KENWORTH T660 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
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