Kenworth T170, T270 +10 more: Exterior lighting — tail lights

Affects Kenworth T170, T270, T700, T470, T680, T880, T370, T660, T800, W900, T440, C500 · 2014 — about 5K vehicles.

The hazard

If the stop/tail/turn light is not illuminated, the driver's intentions would not be communicated, which increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective STT lamps with new lamps. The recall began on February 4, 2014. Customers may contact Paccar at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's number for this recall is 13KWM.

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