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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 10V452📅 Oct 4, 2010

2011 Kenworth C500 & 2011 Kenworth T440 + 4 more recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2011 T660, T800, W900, C500, T440, and T470 vehicles manufactured from april 1, 2009, through august 30, 2010. One of the four harness spade terminal connections to the chassis load center may become completely unseated. A completely unseated connection may result in a power loss to a portion of the vehicle's exterior lighting.

💥 The risk

Power loss of the vehicle's exterior lighting may reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers increasing the risk of a crash with the vehicle.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect the harness and re-seating the female connectors on the male spade terminals. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 29, 2010. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
10V452000
Manufacturer recall #
10KWG
Manufacturer
PACCAR INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
3,040
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 29, 2010
Built
Apr 1, 2010 – Aug 30, 2010
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Paccar safety recall no. 10KWG. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 10V452 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 10V452?

2011 Kenworth C500 & 2011 Kenworth T440 + 4 more. 3,040 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Kenworth dealer to book the free repair.