Recall
Kenworth T400 — 96V056000
NHTSA ID
96V056000
Make
Kenworth
Model
T400
Years Affected
1996
Recall Date
1996-04-03
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
Units Affected
617
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE WIRES THAT CORRESPOND TO THE VEHICLE'S REAR TURN SIGNALS WERE REVERSED WHEN INSTALLED IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH.