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 — Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights
Published July 22, 2015 · Recall initiated: July 22, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V458000, published July 22, 2015. Recalling firm: PACCAR Incorporated; 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 — Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights.
What's the hazard
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.
What to 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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KENWORTH
- Model
- T440
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Lot
- 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
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 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 — Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V458000 on July 22, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KENWORTH. Model: T440.