Kenworth 963 (2013) – 15V271000

Defect Description For Recall

Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011-2016 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, C500, C540, C550, T660, T800, W900, And 963 Trucks Manufactured November 1, 2010, To April 6, 2015. In The Affected Trucks, Water May Leak Into The Wiper Motor.

Make Of Vehicle

KENWORTH

Model Of Vehicle

963

Year

2013

Recall Campaign Number

15V271000

Component Description

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor

Effect Of Defect

As Water Leaks In, The Wiper May Cease To FunCTIon On The ‘Intermittent’ Setting, Reducing The Driver’S Visibility And Increasing The Risk Of A Crash. Additionally, The Water May Cause Corrosion Which, Over Time, May Result In An Electrical Short, Increasing The Risk Of A Fire.

Fix Defect

Paccar Is Still Developing And Testing A Remedy. The Recall Is Expected To Begin In July 2015. An Interim Letter Was Sent To Owners On July 2, 2015. The Recall Began On September 2, 1015. Owners May Contact Kenworth Customer Service At 1-425-828-5000. Paccar’S Number For This Recall Is 15Kwf.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Start Of Manufacture

20101101

End Of Manufacture

20150407

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

104807

Date Owners Notified

20150902

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Date Report Received

20150508

Make Campaign Number

15KWF

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard