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NHTSARecalled Nov 10, 2014 · #14V722000

Undersized Wire Gauge for Stop Lamp Circuit

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Kenworth T660, T800, W900, T400, and C500 heavy trucks manufactured September 19, 2014, to October 30, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been produced with an undersized wire gauge for the trailer stop lamp circuit in the instrument panel harness. If the smaller wire gauge may overheat increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

Product details

Product
Undersized Wire Gauge for Stop Lamp Circuit
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Model numbers
2015 Kenworth, T660, T800, W900, T400, C500
UPCs

What you should do

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective wire with a properly sized wire, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5000 (Kenworth).

View the official CPSC notice