Auto Recalls for Consumers

1997 KENWORTH T800 Recall - Campaign #98V129000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1997 KENWORTH T800 RECALL - #98V129000

RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING : FRONT UNDERHOOD

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3406E ENGINES. THE ROUTING OF THE ELECTRICAL AND FUEL LINES CAN CAUSE CHAFFING OF THE WIRING HARNESS ON THE FUEL LINE.

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Vehicle 1997 KENWORTH T800
Manufacturer PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 6/1/1996 - 5/31/1998
Recalled on 6/17/1998
Influenced by PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Owners Notified on 7/2/1998
# Affected 9,500
Recalled for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3406E ENGINES. THE ROUTING OF THE ELECTRICAL AND FUEL LINES CAN CAUSE CHAFFING OF THE WIRING HARNESS ON THE FUEL LINE.
Consequences THIS CHAFFING CAN CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE AND A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT, ADJUST, AND REPAIR, IF NECESSARY, THE FUEL LINE AND ELECTRICAL HARNESS.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 1998.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 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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