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2016-2019 Kenworth C500, Kenworth T660 and others recall: wiring

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on August 22, 2018. It covers about 11,429 vehicles.

vehicles affected
11,429
reported
Aug 22, 2018
owners notified
Nov 30, 2018

Electrical system: wiring

What is wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Kenworth C500, T660, T800, and W900 vehicles, equipped with 1.9M ISX15 engines. The engine harnesses may have been manufactured without check engine light (CEL) and stop engine light (SEL) circuits, preventing the driver from being warned of a serious engine problem.
Risk
If the driver is not warned of a serious engine problem, the engine may unexpectedly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect or test the ISX15 engine harness, and install an overlay jumper harness to supply the missing CEL and SEL circuits, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1‑918‑259‑3258. PACCAR's number for this recall is 18KWE.

Recall number 18V555000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 18V555000

Is there a recall on the 2016-2019 Kenworth C500, Kenworth T660 and others wiring?

Yes. Recall 18V555000, reported on August 22, 2018, covers about 11,429 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V555000?

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect or test the ISX15 engine harness, and install an overlay jumper harness to supply the missing CEL and SEL circuits, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1‑918‑259‑3258. PACCAR's number for this recall is 18KWE.

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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