NHTSA Recall 03V045000: Exterior lighting
PACCAR INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 9,890 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Kenworth C500.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V045000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 03KW1 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | February 13, 2003 |
| Owner notification | March 14, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain trucks equipped with trailer connections fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) no. 121, "air brake systems," and no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the supplier removed a rubber grommet from the trailer light line connector. The vehicles are experiencing corrosion at the 7-way trailer connection. This causes intermittent flashing/flickering of the trailer lights.
Safety risk
This could cause an electrical short and/or possible fire hazard.
Remedy
Dealers will install the missing grommet on all affected chassis. If a connector is found defective, it will be replaced with a new connector. Owner notification is began on march 14, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Notes
Kenworth recall no. 03kw1. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V045000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth C500 | 2002, 2003 |
| Kenworth K100E | 2002, 2003 |
| Kenworth T2000 | 2002, 2003 |
| Kenworth T300 | 2002, 2003 |
| Kenworth T600 | 2002, 2003 |
| Kenworth T800 | 2002, 2003 |
| Kenworth W900 | 2002, 2003 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.