Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
KENWORTH
Model Of Vehicle
T880
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
15V458000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Effect Of Defect
If The Hazard Warning Lamps Are Overridden By The Drl, Oncoming Vehicles May Fail To Be Warned, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20100114
End Of Manufacture
20150522
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
12551
Date Owners Notified
20150916
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20150722
Make Campaign Number
15KWL
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108