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NHTSA Campaign 15V458000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Issued by PACCAR Incorporated · Reported Jul 22, 2015 · 12,551 vehicles affected

What's 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."

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KENWORTH T440 2011 12,551
KENWORTH T440 2012 12,551
KENWORTH T440 2013 12,551
KENWORTH T440 2014 12,551
KENWORTH T440 2015 12,551
KENWORTH T440 2016 12,551
KENWORTH T470 2011 12,551
KENWORTH T470 2012 12,551
KENWORTH T470 2013 12,551
KENWORTH T470 2014 12,551
KENWORTH T470 2015 12,551
KENWORTH T470 2016 12,551
KENWORTH T660 2011 12,551
KENWORTH T660 2012 12,551
KENWORTH T660 2013 12,551
KENWORTH T660 2014 12,551
KENWORTH T660 2015 12,551
KENWORTH T660 2016 12,551
KENWORTH T680 2011 12,551
KENWORTH T680 2012 12,551
KENWORTH T680 2013 12,551
KENWORTH T680 2014 12,551
KENWORTH T680 2015 12,551
KENWORTH T680 2016 12,551
KENWORTH T880 2011 12,551
KENWORTH T880 2012 12,551
KENWORTH T880 2013 12,551
KENWORTH T880 2014 12,551
KENWORTH T880 2015 12,551
KENWORTH T880 2016 12,551

Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V458000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.