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2003 KENWORTH T300 Recall - Campaign #04V169000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2003 KENWORTH T300 RECALL - #04V169000

RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : COOLING SYSTEM : FAN

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C7 OR 3126E 2002 ENGINES AND HORTON FAN HUBS, THE FAN HUB MOUNTING BOLTS CAN FAIL, RESULTING IN THE HUB AND FAN ASSEMBLY SEPARATING FROM THE ENGINE. THIS LOSS OF CLAMP LOAD CAUSES UNWANTED VIBRATION IN THE ASSEMBLY THAT LEADS TO BOLT FAILURE.

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Vehicle 2003 KENWORTH T300
Manufacturer PACCAR INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 9/1/2002 - 2/9/2004
Recalled on 4/14/2004
Influenced by PACCAR INCORPORATED
Owners Notified on 5/11/2004
# Affected 2,586
Recalled for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Description ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C7 OR 3126E 2002 ENGINES AND HORTON FAN HUBS, THE FAN HUB MOUNTING BOLTS CAN FAIL, RESULTING IN THE HUB AND FAN ASSEMBLY SEPARATING FROM THE ENGINE. THIS LOSS OF CLAMP LOAD CAUSES UNWANTED VIBRATION IN THE ASSEMBLY THAT LEADS TO BOLT FAILURE.
Consequences IF THE BOLTS FAIL, THE COMPLETE HUB AND FAN ASSEMBLY COULD SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE RESULTING IN EQUIPMENT DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW JOURNAL BRACKET. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 11, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.
Notes KENWORTHRECALL NO. 03KW9.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2003 KENWORTH T300 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2003 KENWORTH T300 Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

2003 KENWORTH T300 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE HUBS

2003 KENWORTH T300 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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