2016 Kenworth W900 recall: lights
⚠️ What's wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kenworth W900 trucks manufactured May 19, 2015, to December 21, 2015. The affected vehicles may have a temporary loss of headlights when being switched from low beam to high beam mode. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
💥 The risk
A loss of headlights while switching to high beams will reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will alter the wiring harness to enable the high beams to illuminate, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2016. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. Kenworth's number for this recall is 16KWA.
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V362000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 16KWA
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Vehicles affected
- 355
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 13, 2016
- Built
- May 19, 2015 – Dec 21, 2015
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.