Kenworth recall: Visibility
What is wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, C500, C540, C550, T660, T800, W900, and 963 trucks manufactured November 1, 2010, to April 6, 2015. In the affected trucks, water may leak into the wiper motor.
What could happen
As water leaks in, the wiper may cease to function on the 'intermittent' setting, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the water may cause corrosion which, over time, may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
PACCAR is still developing and testing a remedy. The recall is expected to begin in July 2015. An interim letter was sent to owners on July 2, 2015. The recall began on September 2, 1015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 15KWF.
Vehicles covered
- Kenworth 963 2011–2016
- Kenworth C500 2011–2016
- Kenworth C540 2011–2016
- Kenworth C550 2011–2016
- Kenworth T270 2011–2016
- Kenworth T370 2011–2016
- Kenworth T440 2011–2016
- Kenworth T470 2011–2016
- Kenworth T660 2011–2016
- Kenworth T800 2011–2016
- Kenworth W900 2011–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V271000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Paccar Incorporated
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 8, 2015
- Owners notified
- Sep 2, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 104,807
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 1, 2010 to Apr 7, 2015
- Part
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
- Maker's own recall number
- 15KWF
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Steering Apr 25, 2022
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Fuel system, diesel Aug 3, 2021
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Fuel system, diesel May 26, 2021
- Kenworth recall: Power train Apr 13, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.