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- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- A loss of headlights while switching to high beams will reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
Certain 2016 Kenworth W900 trucks built between May 19, 2015 and December 21, 2015 may temporarily lose their headlights when the driver switches from low beam to high beam. The vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lighting equipment.
A sudden loss of headlights while switching to high beams reduces the driver's ability to see the road ahead, which increases the risk of a crash.
Kenworth will notify owners. Dealers will alter the wiring harness so the high beams illuminate properly, and the repair is free of charge. Owners can contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000, referencing recall number 16KWA. You can also check your truck's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kenworth W900 | 2016 |
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