CarRecallWatch- Component
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Water can leak into the windshield wiper motor on certain heavy trucks built between November 2010 and April 2015. Once water gets in, the wipers may stop working on the intermittent setting, which reduces the driver's visibility and raises the risk of a crash. Over time, the water can also cause corrosion that may lead to an electrical short and a fire.
The manufacturer is still developing and testing a fix. An interim letter was sent to owners on July 2, 2015, and the recall began on September 2, 2015. Owners should contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 and reference recall number 15KWF.
The repair will be provided free of charge at an authorized dealer once it is available. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls, and contact the dealer or Kenworth if you have questions about your truck's eligibility.
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