Canada2027 Kenworth heavy-duty trucks including models T680, 567, T880, W990 and 589 are affected; the recall was issued by PACCAR for KENWORTH and PETERBILT trucks. The wiring harness for the driver’s and/or passenger’s seat ventilation may lack sufficient protection and could become damaged, potentially short circuiting and creating a fire risk. PACCAR advises owners not to use the seat ventilation until repairs are completed, will notify owners by mail, and will instruct them to take their truck to a dealership to replace the wire harness(es) as necessary.
How to identify it
2027 Kenworth T680
2027 Kenworth 567
2027 Kenworth T880
2027 Kenworth W990
2027 Kenworth 589
The hazard
On certain trucks, the wiring harness for the driver's and/or passenger's seat ventilation system may not have enough protection and could become damaged. As a result, the wiring harness(es) could short circuit.
A short circuit can create the risk of a fire.
What to do
To reduce the safety risk, PACCAR advises you not to use the seat ventilation functions until recall repairs have been completed. PACCAR will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the wire harness(es), as necessary.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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