PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain model year 2015 Kenworth T660
— Recall Campaign #14V722000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,380 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
14V722000
| Manufacturer: | PACCAR Incorporated |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 10, 2014 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 14V722000 |
| Units affected: | 1,380 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.