Auto Recalls for Consumers

2001 KENWORTH T800 Recall - Campaign #01V021000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2001 KENWORTH T800 RECALL - #01V021000

RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING : FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL FIREWALL-MOUNTED CIRCUIT BREAKER. THE MAIN CAB POWER AND BATTERY POWER LEADS WERE ATTACHED INCORRECTLY. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE MAIN CAB POWER BEING UNPROTECTED.

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Vehicle 2001 KENWORTH T800
Manufacturer PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 5/13/1999 - 1/9/2001
Recalled on 2/7/2001
Influenced by PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Owners Notified on 2/26/2001
# Affected 1,992
Recalled for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL FIREWALL-MOUNTED CIRCUIT BREAKER. THE MAIN CAB POWER AND BATTERY POWER LEADS WERE ATTACHED INCORRECTLY. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE MAIN CAB POWER BEING UNPROTECTED.
Consequences IF A WIRING SHORT OCCURRED ANYWHERE ALONG THE CAB POWER CIRCUIT, THE AVAILABLE BATTERY POWER COULD ARC AND CAUSE SUBSEQUENT DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE OR A FIRE.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND CORRECT THE PROBLEM, AS NEEDED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 26, 2001. 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 1-425-828-5000.
Notes ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2001 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER ARM

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2001 KENWORTH T800 Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, UNIVERSAL JOINT

2001 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR

2001 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

2001 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB

2001 KENWORTH T800 Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

2001 KENWORTH T800 Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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