NHTSA Recall 15V271000: Motor (visibility)
PACCAR Incorporated reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 104,807 vehicles. It affects 11 models including the Kenworth 963.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V271000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 15KWF |
| Component | VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER › MOTOR |
| Report received | May 8, 2015 |
| Owner notification | September 2, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, C500, C540, C550, T660, T800, W900, and 963 trucks manufactured November 1, 2010, to April 6, 2015. In the affected trucks, water may leak into the wiper motor.
Safety risk
As water leaks in, the wiper may cease to function on the 'intermittent' setting, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the water may cause corrosion which, over time, may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
PACCAR is still developing and testing a remedy. The recall is expected to begin in July 2015. An interim letter was sent to owners on July 2, 2015. The recall began on September 2, 1015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 15KWF.
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 15V271000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth 963 | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Kenworth C500 | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Kenworth C540 | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Kenworth C550 | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Kenworth T270 | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Kenworth T370 | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Kenworth T440 | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Kenworth T470 | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Kenworth T660 | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Kenworth T800 | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Kenworth W900 | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
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.