Recall 13V612000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Report Date
20131205
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Affected Vehicles
12 models

Defect Description

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."

Safety Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2014 KENWORTH C500
2014 KENWORTH T170
2014 KENWORTH T270
2014 KENWORTH T370
2014 KENWORTH T440
2014 KENWORTH T470
2014 KENWORTH T660
2014 KENWORTH T680
2014 KENWORTH T700
2014 KENWORTH T800
2014 KENWORTH T880
2014 KENWORTH W900

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.