2012-2013 Kenworth K270, Kenworth K370 and others recall: exterior lighting
Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on October 9, 2012. It covers about 432 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 432
- reported
- Oct 9, 2012
- owners notified
- Nov 26, 2012
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Kenworth K270 and K370 vehicles, manufactured from November 23, 2011, through September 27, 2012, and model year 2012-2013 Peterbilt 210 and 220 vehicles, manufactured from July 29, 2011, through September 25, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The fog lamps may be illuminated while the high beam headlights are on. Additionally, the daytime running lights are not deactivated when the headlight control is switched to an "on" position.
- Risk
- Vehicles that use a combination of both fog lights and head lights or daytime running lights and headlights may be too bright for oncoming traffic, possibly distracting them and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will change the wiring harness free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2012. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5000 or Peterbilt at 1‑940‑591‑4000.
Recall number 12V490000
Affected vehicles
- Kenworth K270 2012-2013 20122013
- Kenworth K370 2012-2013 20122013
- Peterbilt 210 2012-2013 20122013
- Peterbilt Model 220 2012-2013 20122013
Questions about recall 12V490000
Is there a recall on the 2012-2013 Kenworth K270, Kenworth K370 and others exterior lighting?
Yes. Recall 12V490000, reported on October 9, 2012, covers about 432 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V490000?
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will change the wiring harness free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2012. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5000 or Peterbilt at 1‑940‑591‑4000.
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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