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