Recall 14V-722: 2015 Kenworth C500, 2015 Kenworth T400 and 3 more
PACCAR Incorporated recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Nov 10, 2014, covering about 1,380 vehicles.
The problem
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Kenworth T660, T800, W900, T400, and C500 heavy trucks manufactured September 19, 2014, to October 30, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been produced with an undersized wire gauge for the trailer stop lamp circuit in the instrument panel harness.
The risk
If the smaller wire gauge may overheat increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
The fix
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective wire with a properly sized wire, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5000 (Kenworth).
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
| Manufacturer | PACCAR Incorporated |
|---|---|
| Component | Electrical System |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 14V722000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth C500 | 2015 | All years |
| Kenworth T400 | 2015 | All years |
| Kenworth T660 | 2015 | All years |
| Kenworth T800 | 2015 | All years |
| Kenworth W900 | 2015 | All 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 14V-722?
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Kenworth T660, T800, W900, T400, and C500 heavy trucks manufactured September 19, 2014, to October 30, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been produced with an undersized wire gauge for the trailer stop lamp circuit in the instrument panel harness.
How is recall 14V-722 fixed?
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective wire with a properly sized wire, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5000 (Kenworth).
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.