NHTSA Recall 10V452000: Exterior lighting
PACCAR INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,040 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Kenworth C500.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V452000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 10KWG |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | September 29, 2010 |
| Owner notification | October 29, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2011 t660, t800, w900, c500, t440, and t470 vehicles manufactured from april 1, 2009, through august 30, 2010. One of the four harness spade terminal connections to the chassis load center may become completely unseated. A completely unseated connection may result in a power loss to a portion of the vehicle's exterior lighting.
Safety risk
Power loss of the vehicle's exterior lighting may reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers increasing the risk of a crash with the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the harness and re-seating the female connectors on the male spade terminals. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 29, 2010. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Notes
Paccar safety recall no. 10kwg. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V452000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth C500 | 2011 |
| Kenworth T440 | 2011 |
| Kenworth T470 | 2011 |
| Kenworth T660 | 2011 |
| Kenworth T800 | 2011 |
| Kenworth W900 | 2011 |
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.