NHTSA Recall 10V452000 |
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Vehicles: Kenworth C500, Kenworth T440, Kenworth T470, Kenworth T660, Kenworth T800, Kenworth W900
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NHTSA Campaign ID number : 10V452000
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
KENWORTH / C500 2011
KENWORTH / T440 2011
KENWORTH / T470 2011
KENWORTH / T660 2011
KENWORTH / T800 2011
KENWORTH / W900 2011
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED Mfr's Report Date: SEP 29, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V452000
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NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,040
Summary:
KENWORTH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 T660, T800, W900, C500, T440, AND T470 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 1, 2009, THROUGH AUGUST 30, 2010. ONE OF THE FOUR HARNESS SPADE TERMINAL CONNECTIONS TO THE CHASSIS LOAD CENTER MAY BECOME COMPLETELY UNSEATED. A COMPLETELY UNSEATED CONNECTION MAY RESULT IN A POWER LOSS TO A PORTION OF THE VEHICLE'S EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Consequence:
POWER LOSS OF THE VEHICLE'S EXTERIOR LIGHTING MAY REDUCE THE VISIBILITY OF THE VEHICLE TO OTHER DRIVERS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITH THE VEHICLE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HARNESS AND RE-SEATING THE FEMALE CONNECTORS ON THE MALE SPADE TERMINALS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.
Notes:
PACCAR SAFETY RECALL NO. 10KWG. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
| Date | Document Name & Details | Documents |
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| 29 September 2010 | Chassis Load Center Connection Kenworth Recall No.: 10KWG From: Brian Van Bodegraven, PACCAR Inc. To: Jennifer Timian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA Recall 10V452000 |  PDF - 278KB - 2 pages |
| 29 October 2010 | Safety Recall 10KWG - Chassis Load Center Connection NHTSA Recall 10V452000 | PDF - 48KB - 1 page |
| January 2011 | U.S. Kenworth Motor Vehicle Safety Defect Report Quarterly Report Defect Notification Campaigns Kenworth Truck CompanyNHTSA Recall 10V452000 | PDF - 25KB - 1 page |
| April 2011 | U.S. Kenworth Motor Vehicle Safety Defect Report Quarterly Report Defect Notification Campaigns Kenworth Truck CompanyNHTSA Recall 10V452000 | PDF - 27KB - 1 page |
| July 2011 | U.S. Kenworth Motor Vehicle Safety Defect Report Quarterly Report Defect Notification Campaigns Kenworth Truck CompanyNHTSA Recall 10V452000 | PDF - 25KB - 1 page |
| January 2012 | U.S. Kenworth Motor Vehicle Safety Defect Report Quarterly Report Defect Notification Campaigns Kenworth Truck CompanyNHTSA Recall 10V452000 | PDF - 23KB - 1 page |
| April 2012 | U.S. Kenworth Motor Vehicle Safety Defect Report Quarterly Report Defect Notification Campaigns Kenworth Truck CompanyNHTSA Recall 10V452000 | PDF - 1.0MB - 11 pages |
| October 2012 | U.S. Kenworth Motor Vehicle Safety Defect Report Quarterly Report Defect Notification Campaigns Kenworth Truck CompanyNHTSA Recall 10V452000 | PDF - 27KB - 1 page |