Exterior lighting: headlightsRecall 16V-362 · 2016 Kenworth W900
PACCAR Incorporated recall 16V-362 covers 355 2016 Kenworth W900 for a exterior lighting: headlights problem, reported to NHTSA on May 26, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 72% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V362000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kenworth W900 trucks manufactured May 19, 2015, to December 21, 2015. The affected vehicles may have a temporary loss of headlights when being switched from low beam to high beam mode. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
A loss of headlights while switching to high beams will reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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. 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 go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
72%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 50 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 19, 2015 to December 21, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.