Vehicle recall 96V056000 · April 3, 1996
Kenworth C500, K100 and 4 more models
The wires that correspond to the vehicle's rear turn signals were reversed when installed in the electrical connector.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V056000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 3, 1996
- Filed by
- PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- May 13, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 617
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Switch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth C500 (1996): 1996
- Kenworth K100 (1996): 1996
- Kenworth T400 (1996): 1996
- Kenworth T600 (1996): 1996
- Kenworth T800 (1996): 1996
- Kenworth W900 (1996): 1996
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