More Than 12,000 Kenworth Trucks Recalled For Hazard Light Issue

Approximately 12,500 Kenworth trucks have been recalled due to an issue with the trucks’ hazard warning lights, according to a recent notice by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The NHTSA’s report states that the trucks’ headlamps may override the hazard lights on affected models, leading to an increased risk of a crash.

The recall affects the following models:

-2011-2016 Kenworth T440
-2011-2016 Kenworth T470
-2011-2016 Kenworth T660
-2011-2016 Kenworth T680
-2011-2016 Kenworth T880

Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by the company, which will correct the issue at no charge. Owners can also contact Kenworth’s recall line at (425) 828-5000 and mention recall code ’15KWL’ in order to schedule a fix.