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NHTSARecalled 2015-07-22

PACCAR Incorporated — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Is my product affected?

2014 KENWORTH T440; 2013 KENWORTH T440; 2011 KENWORTH T440; 2013 KENWORTH T470; 2012 KENWORTH T880; 2011 KENWORTH T470; 2011 KENWORTH T880; 2011 KENWORTH T680; 2012 KENWORTH T680; 2014 KENWORTH T470; 2015 KENWORTH T470; 2016 KENWORTH T660; 2012 KENWORTH T470; 2013 KENWORTH T680; 2014 KENWORTH T680; 2011 KENWORTH T660; 2012 KENWORTH T660; 2012 KENWORTH T440; 2013 KENWORTH T660; 2014 KENWORTH T880; 2013 KENWORTH T880; 2014 KENWORTH T660; 2015 KENWORTH T440; 2015 KENWORTH T660; 2015 KENWORTH T680; +11 more

  • Brand KENWORTH

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2011-2016 Kenworth T440, T470, T660, T680, and T880 trucks manufactured between January 14, 2010, and May 22, 2015, that are equipped with HID headlamps and daytime running lamps (DRL). The vehicles have a defect where the DRLs override the hazard warning lights when the brake pedal is pressed for more than two seconds, preventing oncoming vehicles from being properly warned of a hazard and increasing crash risk.

Kenworth will notify owners of the recall, and dealers will update the cab controller software at no charge to correct the issue. Owners of affected vehicles should contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 and reference recall number 15KWL to arrange service with a dealer.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

If the hazard warning lamps are overridden by the DRL, oncoming vehicles may fail to be warned, increasing the risk of a crash.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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."

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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