Vehicle recall 15V458000 · July 22, 2015
Kenworth T440, T470 and 3 more models
The DRLs are required to deactivate when the hazard warning lights are activated, however, the DRLs on these vehicles override the hazard flashing functionality after the brake…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Kenworth T440, T470, T660, T680, and T880 trucks manufactured January 14, 2010, to May 22, 2015, and equipped with HID Headlamps and the option for Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). The DRLs are required to deactivate when the hazard warning lights are activated, however, the DRLs on these vehicles override the hazard flashing functionality after the brake pedal is pushed for more than two seconds. Normal hazard flashing functionality returns once the service brake is released. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Consequence
- If the hazard warning lamps are overridden by the DRL, oncoming vehicles may fail to be warned, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will update the cab controller software, free of charge. The recall began on September 167, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. Kenworth's number for this recall is 15KWL.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V458000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 22, 2015
- Filed by
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Manufacturer campaign
- 15KWL
- Owner notification
- September 16, 2015
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 12,551
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights; Exterior lighting › Headlights
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth T440 (2011-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
- Kenworth T470 (2011-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
- Kenworth T660 (2011-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
- Kenworth T680 (2011-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
- Kenworth T880 (2011-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
Has your Kenworth been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Kenworth dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.