The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V362000·Announced 2016-05-26

Kenworth Recalls 2016 W900 Trucks for Headlight Wiring Defect

PACCAR is recalling 355 model year 2016 Kenworth W900 trucks because they may lose headlights when switching to high beams, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect increases the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain model year 2016 Kenworth W900 trucks manufactured between May 19, 2015, and December 21, 2015. The recall involves 355 vehicles that may experience a temporary loss of headlights when the driver switches from low beam to high beam mode. This defect causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108 regarding lamps and associated equipment.

The loss of headlights during the switch to high beams reduces the driver's visibility, which increases the risk of a crash. 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 for more information. Kenworth's number for this recall is 16KWA. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
KENWORTH W900
Brand
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
355

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (1)

  • W900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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