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Recall 13V-612: 2014 Kenworth C500, 2014 Kenworth T170 and 10 more

PACCAR Incorporated recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Dec 5, 2013, covering about 5,087 vehicles.

NHTSA number
13V-612
Report date
Dec 5, 2013
Vehicles affected
5,087
Owners notified
Feb 4, 2014

The problem

PACCAR Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T700, T800, T880, C500 and W900 trucks manufactured July 1, 2013 through September 17, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the plastic housing of the Stop/Tail/Turn (STT) lamp can shrink and allow the light bulb to fall out of the mounted retention ring. As such, the Stop/Tail/Turn light would not be illuminated, and the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108 "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The risk

If the stop/tail/turn light is not illuminated, the driver's intentions would not be communicated, which increases the risk of a crash.

The fix

Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective STT lamps with new lamps. The recall began on February 4, 2014. Customers may contact Paccar at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's number for this recall is 13KWM.

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerPACCAR Incorporated
ComponentExterior Lighting › Tail Lights
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number13V612000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Kenworth C5002014All years
Kenworth T1702014All years
Kenworth T2702014All years
Kenworth T3702014All years
Kenworth T4402014All years
Kenworth T4702014All years
Kenworth T6602014All years
Kenworth T6802014All years
Kenworth T7002014All years
Kenworth T8002014All years
Kenworth T8802014All years
Kenworth W9002014All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 13V-612?

PACCAR Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T700, T800, T880, C500 and W900 trucks manufactured July 1, 2013 through September 17, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the plastic housing of the Stop/Tail/Turn (STT) lamp can shrink and allow the light bulb to fall out of the mounted retention ring. As such, the Stop/Tail/Turn light would not be illuminated, and the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108 "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

How is recall 13V-612 fixed?

Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective STT lamps with new lamps. The recall began on February 4, 2014. Customers may contact Paccar at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's number for this recall is 13KWM.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.