NHTSA Recall 14V722000: Electrical system
PACCAR Incorporated reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,380 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Kenworth C500.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V722000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | November 10, 2014 |
| Owner notification | December 19, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Kenworth T660, T800, W900, T400, and C500 heavy trucks manufactured September 19, 2014, to October 30, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been produced with an undersized wire gauge for the trailer stop lamp circuit in the instrument panel harness.
Safety risk
If the smaller wire gauge may overheat increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective wire with a properly sized wire, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5000 (Kenworth).
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V722000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth C500 | 2015 |
| Kenworth T400 | 2015 |
| Kenworth T660 | 2015 |
| Kenworth T800 | 2015 |
| Kenworth W900 | 2015 |
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.