3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Posted on: 2015-05-08
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 kenworth t270, t370, t440, t470, c500, c540, c550, t660, t800, w900, and 963 trucks manufactured november 1, 2010, to april 6, 2015. In the affected trucks, water may leak into the wiper motor.
Consequence
As water leaks in, the wiper may cease to function on the 'intermittent' setting, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the water may cause corrosion which, over time, may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Paccar is still developing and testing a remedy. The recall is expected to begin in july 2015. An interim letter was sent to owners on july 2, 2015. The recall began on september 2, 1015. Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. Paccar's number for this recall is 15kwf.
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.
DEFECT #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Posted on: 2018-08-27
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 kenworth c500, t660, t800, and w900 vehicles, equipped with 1.9m isx15 engines. The engine harnesses may have been manufactured without check engine light (cel) and stop engine light (sel) circuits, preventing the driver from being warned of a serious engine problem.
Consequence
If the driver is not warned of a serious engine problem, the engine may unexpectedly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect or test the isx15 engine harness, and install an overlay jumper harness to supply the missing cel and sel circuits, free of charge. The recall began november 30, 2018. Owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-918-259-3258. Paccar's number for this recall is 18kwe.
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.
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 2018-08-27
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 kenworth c500, t660, t800, and w900 vehicles, equipped with 1.9m isx15 engines. The engine harnesses may have been manufactured without check engine light (cel) and stop engine light (sel) circuits, preventing the driver from being warned of a serious engine problem.
Consequence
If the driver is not warned of a serious engine problem, the engine may unexpectedly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect or test the isx15 engine harness, and install an overlay jumper harness to supply the missing cel and sel circuits, free of charge. The recall began november 30, 2018. Owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-918-259-3258. Paccar's number for this recall is 18kwe.
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.