2011 Kenworth C500, Kenworth T440 and others recall: exterior lighting

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on September 29, 2010. It covers about 3,040 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 3,040
reported: Sep 29, 2010
owners notified: Oct 29, 2010

Exterior lighting

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 10V452000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 10V452000

Is there a recall on the 2011 Kenworth C500, Kenworth T440 and others exterior lighting?

Yes. Recall 10V452000, reported on September 29, 2010, covers about 3,040 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V452000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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