2002–2003 Kenworth C500 & 2002–2003 Kenworth K100E + 5 more recall: lights
⚠️ What's wrong
Certain trucks equipped with trailer connections fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) no. 121, "air brake systems," and no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the supplier removed a rubber grommet from the trailer light line connector. The vehicles are experiencing corrosion at the 7-WAY trailer connection. This causes intermittent flashing/flickering of the trailer lights.
💥 The risk
This could cause an electrical short and/or possible fire hazard.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will install the missing grommet on all affected chassis. If a connector is found defective, it will be replaced with a new connector. Owner notification is began on march 14, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V045000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 03KW1
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Vehicles affected
- 9,890
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Mar 14, 2003
- Built
- May 23, 2002 – Feb 14, 2003
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Kenworth recall no. 03KW1. Customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).