CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the driver is not warned of a serious engine problem, the engine may unexpectedly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some trucks may have been built with engine wiring that lacks the circuits for the check engine light and stop engine light. If these lights are missing, the driver may not be warned of a serious engine problem.
Without that warning, the engine could fail unexpectedly while the truck is being driven, which raises the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect or test the engine harness and install an overlay jumper harness to supply the missing circuits. Contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258 and check your VIN for open recalls at an authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kenworth C500 | 2016201720182019 |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T660 | 2016201720182019 |
| Kenworth T800 | 2016201720182019 |
| Kenworth W900 | 2016201720182019 |