KENWORTH C500 1996: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96V056000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | C500 | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1996-05-13 | 1996-04-03 | 1996-04-18 |
Production Dates: 1996-02-12 - 1996-03-09
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 617
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE WIRES THAT CORRESPOND TO THE VEHICLE'S REAR TURN SIGNALS WERE REVERSED WHEN INSTALLED IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR.
THIS CONDITION WILL CAUSE THE REAR TURN SIGNALS TO FLASH OPPOSITE FROM THE DIRECTION INTENDED BY THE DRIVER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH.
SYSTEM: LIGHTING; SWITCH; TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-206-828-5418. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
