Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #15V271000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V271000 by Paccar Incorporated. Affecting 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 Includes 104,807 affected units, Water may Leak into Wiper Motor, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

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.

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V271000

Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated

Report Received Date: 2015-05-08T00:00:00

Subject: Water may leak into wiper motor

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 104,807

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 15KWF

Recall Type: Vehicle

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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 60.33

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NHTSA ID: 15V271000

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