NHTSA Recall # | 108055 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 15V271000 |
MFG Compaign # | 15KWF |
Manufacturer | PACCAR Incorporated |
Supplier | KENWORTH |
Brand | KENWORTH |
Model | T370 |
Model Year | 2011 |
Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR |
Date of notification | 02/09/15 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/11/10 |
End date of manufacturing | 07/04/15 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 08/05/15 |
Report created | 08/05/15 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 104807 |
Defect summary | 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 summary | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |