2011 Kenworth T470 | 2011 Kenworth T440 | 2011 Kenworth T800 | 2011 Kenworth C500 | 2011 Kenworth W900 | 2011 Kenworth T660 — Exterior lighting
Published October 4, 2010 · Recall initiated: September 29, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V452000, published October 4, 2010 and initiated September 29, 2010. Recalling firm: PACCAR Incorporated; 2011 Kenworth T470 | 2011 Kenworth T440 | 2011 Kenworth T800 | 2011 Kenworth C500 | 2011 Kenworth W900 | 2011 Kenworth T660 — Exterior lighting.
What's the hazard
KENWORTH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 T660, T800, W900, C500, T440, AND T470 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 1, 2009, THROUGH AUGUST 30, 2010. ONE OF THE FOUR HARNESS SPADE TERMINAL CONNECTIONS TO THE CHASSIS LOAD CENTER MAY BECOME COMPLETELY UNSEATED. A COMPLETELY UNSEATED CONNECTION MAY RESULT IN A POWER LOSS TO A PORTION OF THE VEHICLE'S EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HARNESS AND RE-SEATING THE FEMALE CONNECTORS ON THE MALE SPADE TERMINALS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KENWORTH
- Model
- T470
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Lot
- 2011 KENWORTH T470 | 2011 KENWORTH T440 | 2011 KENWORTH T800 | 2011 KENWORTH C500 | 2011 KENWORTH W900 | 2011 KENWORTH T660
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Kenworth T470 | 2011 Kenworth T440 | 2011 Kenworth T800 | 2011 Kenworth C500 | 2011 Kenworth W900 | 2011 Kenworth T660 — Exterior lighting recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V452000 on October 4, 2010. Reported hazard: KENWORTH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 T660, T800, W900, C500, T440, AND T470 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 1, 2009, THROUGH AUGUST 30, 2010. ONE OF THE FOUR HARNESS SPADE TERMINAL CONNECTIONS TO THE CHASSIS LOAD CENTER MAY BECOME COMPLETELY UNSEATED. A COMPLETELY UNSEATED CONNECTION MAY RESULT IN A POWER LOSS TO A PORTION OF THE VEHICLE'S EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
What should I do if I have this product?
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HARNESS AND RE-SEATING THE FEMALE CONNECTORS ON THE MALE SPADE TERMINALS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KENWORTH. Model: T470.