Kenworth T880, T680: Exterior lighting

Affects Kenworth T880, T680 · 2013–2014 — about 2K vehicles.

The hazard

An unexpected loss of lighting during vehicle operation may reduce the driver's ability to see other vehicles, pedestrians, or objects, as well as reduce the truck's visibility to other drivers or pedestrians, increasing the risk of crash.

What to do

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will disable the Exterior Lights Self-Test software parameter and remove the Exterior Lights Self-Test switch and install a switch plug in its place. The services will be offered free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2013. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational