Recall 15V458000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS Defect in 2011-2016 KENWORTH T440
RECALL This recall affects up to 12,551 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 15V458000 |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR Incorporated |
| Vehicles Affected | 12,551 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2011 KENWORTH T440, 2011 KENWORTH T470, 2011 KENWORTH T880, 2011 KENWORTH T680, 2011 KENWORTH T660, 2012 KENWORTH T880, 2012 KENWORTH T680, 2012 KENWORTH T470, 2012 KENWORTH T660, 2012 KENWORTH T440, 2013 KENWORTH T440, 2013 KENWORTH T470, 2013 KENWORTH T680, 2013 KENWORTH T660, 2013 KENWORTH T880, 2014 KENWORTH T470, 2014 KENWORTH T680, 2014 KENWORTH T880, 2014 KENWORTH T660, 2014 KENWORTH T440, 2015 KENWORTH T470, 2015 KENWORTH T440, 2015 KENWORTH T660, 2015 KENWORTH T680, 2015 KENWORTH T880, 2016 KENWORTH T660, 2016 KENWORTH T680, 2016 KENWORTH T880, 2016 KENWORTH T440, 2016 KENWORTH T470
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Defect Description
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."
Safety 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.
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