NHTSA Recall 18V555000: Electrical system: wiring and diesel (engine and engine cooling)
PACCAR Incorporated reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 11,429 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Kenworth C500.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V555000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 18KWE |
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › DIESEL |
| Report received | August 22, 2018 |
| Owner notification | November 30, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Kenworth C500, T660, T800, and W900 vehicles, equipped with 1.9M ISX15 engines. The engine harnesses may have been manufactured without check engine light (CEL) and stop engine light (SEL) circuits, preventing the driver from being warned of a serious engine problem.
Safety risk
If the driver is not warned of a serious engine problem, the engine may unexpectedly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect or test the ISX15 engine harness, and install an overlay jumper harness to supply the missing CEL and SEL circuits, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's number for this recall is 18KWE.
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 18V555000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth C500 | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Kenworth T660 | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Kenworth T800 | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Kenworth W900 | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
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.