2011-2016 Kenworth T440, Kenworth T470 and others recall: hazard flashing warning lights
Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on July 22, 2015. It covers about 12,551 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 12,551
- reported
- Jul 22, 2015
- owners notified
- Sep 16, 2015
- related complaints
- 1
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- If the hazard warning lamps are overridden by the DRL, oncoming vehicles may fail to be warned, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 15V458000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about lights problems.
Questions about recall 15V458000
Is there a recall on the 2011-2016 Kenworth T440, Kenworth T470 and others hazard flashing warning lights?
Yes. Recall 15V458000, reported on July 22, 2015, covers about 12,551 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V458000?
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.
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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