Product Overview
Add chrome styling and two-level LED illumination around your factory Kenworth hood emblem with this chrome emblem trim and pre-installed 24 LED GloLight bar.
The molded plastic trim installs using the emblem’s three existing mounting holes. A three-wire connection provides separate low- and high-brightness functions, allowing the emblem light to be integrated into a custom truck-lighting setup.
Choose from amber or red LED versions with either a matching colored lens or a clear lens.
Key Features & Benefits
24 LED GloLight Bar
The pre-installed GloLight bar uses 24 LEDs to create an illuminated accent around the Kenworth hood emblem.
- 24 integrated LEDs
- Continuous GloLight-style appearance
- Pre-installed in the chrome emblem trim
- Available in amber or red
- Low- and high-brightness functions
Dual-Brightness Lighting
Separate positive wires control the low- and high-brightness functions.
The lower setting can be used for subdued accent lighting, while the higher setting provides increased illumination when connected to the desired circuit.
- Low-brightness input
- High-brightness input
- Shared ground connection
- Flexible integration with compatible lighting circuits
Do not power the low- and high-brightness wires together unless the manufacturer’s installation instructions specifically permit it.
Four LED and Lens Combinations
Choose the version that best matches your truck’s appearance.
Amber LED With Amber Lens
Provides amber illumination with a matching amber appearance when the light is off.
Amber LED With Clear Lens
Produces amber illumination while maintaining a cleaner, more neutral lens appearance when unlit.
Red LED With Red Lens
Provides red illumination with a matching red appearance when the light is off.
Red LED With Clear Lens
Produces red illumination while maintaining a neutral clear-lens appearance when unlit.
Chrome Emblem Trim
The molded plastic trim features a chrome finish that adds shine and definition around the factory Kenworth hood emblem.
- Quality molded plastic construction
- Chrome exterior finish
- Complements chrome grilles and hood accessories
- Suitable for highway trucks, work trucks, and custom builds
Uses Existing Emblem Mounting Holes
The trim is designed to install using the three existing mounting holes for the Kenworth emblem.
- Uses the existing emblem mounting locations
- Designed to fit around the factory-style hood emblem
- GloLight bar arrives pre-installed
- Wiring is required
Separate Emblem Housing Available
A chrome plastic Kenworth hood emblem housing is available separately under item number 39878-1.
This separately sold housing may be useful when replacing a damaged component or completing an emblem-lighting installation. Confirm which parts are required for your truck before ordering.
Performance / Compatibility / Use-Case
This illuminated Kenworth emblem trim is designed for a wide range of conventional and cab-over Kenworth trucks.
It is a strong option for:
- Kenworth hood emblem lighting upgrades
- Custom and show-truck builds
- Chrome exterior styling
- Two-level accent lighting
- Coordinating with amber or red exterior lighting
- Replacing worn or damaged emblem trim
Red forward-facing lighting may be restricted on public roads in some jurisdictions. Confirm local vehicle-lighting regulations before using a red version.
Vehicle Compatibility
Fits the following Kenworth models and year ranges:
- 1984–2020 Kenworth C500
- 1998–2015 Kenworth C800
- 1967–2005 Kenworth K100
- 2014–2019 Kenworth K270
- 2014–2019 Kenworth K370
- 2008–2019 Kenworth T170
- 1996–2010 Kenworth T2000
- 2008–2019 Kenworth T270
- 1995–2008 Kenworth T300
- 2007–2019 Kenworth T370
- 1982–1999 Kenworth T400
- 2008–2019 Kenworth T440
- 1989–1997 Kenworth T450
- 2008–2019 Kenworth T470
- 1985–2007 Kenworth T600
- 1985–2007 Kenworth T600A
- 1993 Kenworth T600B
- 2006–2020 Kenworth T660
- 2013–2025 Kenworth T680
- 2007–2019 Kenworth T700
- 1983–2025 Kenworth T800
- 2013–2025 Kenworth T880
- 1961–1966 Kenworth W900
- 1980–2025 Kenworth W900
- 1983–2005 Kenworth W900B
- 2013–2025 Kenworth W900B
- 1990–2025 Kenworth W900L
- 2019–2025 Kenworth W990
Confirm the hood emblem design and mounting configuration before ordering, especially if the hood, emblem, grille, or surrounding trim has been replaced or modified.
Installation / Fitment / Technical Details
The chrome emblem trim installs around the Kenworth hood emblem using the emblem’s three existing mounting holes.
Mounting
- Uses the three existing emblem mounting holes
- Designed to fit around the OEM-style Kenworth hood emblem
- 24 LED GloLight bar is pre-installed
- Wiring is required
Installation access may vary depending on the Kenworth model, hood design, and existing emblem configuration.
Wiring Color Code
The supplied three-wire color code is:
- White: Ground negative
- Black: Low-brightness positive
- Red: High-brightness positive
Verify all wires and functions before completing the installation. Wire colors can sometimes vary between production batches, replacement parts, or previously modified trucks.
Technical Specifications
- Product type: Illuminated hood emblem trim
- LED count: 24
- LED colors: Amber or red
- Lens options: Matching colored lens or clear lens
- Brightness functions: Low and high
- Ground wire: White
- Low-brightness wire: Black
- High-brightness wire: Red
- Trim material: Molded plastic
- Trim finish: Chrome
- Mounting method: Three existing emblem mounting holes
- Light bar: Pre-installed
- Installation: Wiring required
The supplied product information does not specify operating voltage, current draw, connector type, fuse requirements, or waterproof rating.
Build Quality / Warranty
The emblem trim combines quality molded plastic with a chrome finish and a pre-installed 24 LED GloLight bar.
- Molded plastic construction
- Chrome-finished trim
- 24 integrated LEDs
- Dual-brightness wiring
- Designed for exterior hood-emblem applications
No DOT, SAE, FMVSS, waterproof, IP-rating, or street-legal claim was provided for this product.
Warranty: 6-month manufacturer warranty.
What’s Included
- 1 chrome Kenworth hood emblem trim
- 1 pre-installed 24 LED GloLight bar
- Selected LED color
- Selected lens color
- Three-wire electrical leads
The factory Kenworth emblem is not listed as included.
The chrome plastic hood emblem housing, item 39878-1, is sold separately and is not included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this replace the Kenworth hood emblem?
No. This illuminated chrome trim installs around the existing Kenworth hood emblem.
How many LEDs are in the GloLight bar?
The pre-installed light bar contains 24 LEDs.
Which colors are available?
The trim is available with amber or red LEDs. Each LED color is offered with either a matching colored lens or a clear lens.
What is the difference between a colored and clear lens?
A colored lens maintains its amber or red appearance when the light is off. A clear lens looks more neutral when unlit but produces the selected LED color when powered.
Does this light have more than one brightness level?
Yes. It has separate low- and high-brightness positive wires.
What do the three wires control?
White is ground, black controls low brightness, and red controls high brightness.
Can I connect both brightness wires at the same time?
The supplied information does not confirm that both positive wires should be powered together. Wire each function separately unless the manufacturer’s instructions state otherwise.
Does the GloLight bar come installed?
Yes. The 24 LED GloLight bar is pre-installed in the chrome emblem trim.
Does it use the existing emblem mounting holes?
Yes. It is designed to use the three existing Kenworth emblem mounting holes.
Will this fit a Kenworth T680?
It is listed for 2013–2025 Kenworth T680 trucks. Verify the hood and emblem configuration before ordering if exterior components have been changed.
Will this fit a Kenworth T880?
It is listed for 2013–2025 Kenworth T880 trucks. Confirm the existing emblem mounting arrangement before ordering.
Will this fit a Kenworth T800?
It is listed for 1983–2025 Kenworth T800 trucks. Confirm that the truck has the compatible hood emblem and mounting configuration.
Will this fit a Kenworth W900?
It is listed for multiple Kenworth W900 versions and year ranges, including 1961–1966 and 1980–2025 W900 models. Review the full fitment list and confirm the emblem style.
Is the red version legal for road use?
Red forward-facing lighting may be restricted in some jurisdictions. Check applicable local laws before using the red version on public roads.
Is the factory Kenworth emblem included?
No. The illuminated trim is designed to install around the truck’s existing emblem.
What is item number 39878-1?
Item 39878-1 is a chrome plastic Kenworth hood emblem housing available separately. It is not included with this illuminated trim.
What is the warranty?
This Kenworth hood emblem trim and 24 LED GloLight bar includes a six-month warranty.
