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2000 KENWORTH T600 Recall - Campaign #02V033000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2000 KENWORTH T600 RECALL - #02V033000

RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING

ON SOME HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ALCOA FUJIKURA LTD. (AFL) POWER DISTRIBUTION BOXES (PD BOX), THE PD BOXES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INSUFFICIENT TORQUE APPLIED TO THE NUT OF THE MAIN POWER FEED-THROUGH STUD.

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Vehicle 2000 KENWORTH T600
Manufacturer PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 10/15/2001 - 12/13/2001
Recalled on 2/7/2002
Influenced by PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Owners Notified on 2/25/2002
# Affected 44
Recalled for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Description ON SOME HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ALCOA FUJIKURA LTD. (AFL) POWER DISTRIBUTION BOXES (PD BOX), THE PD BOXES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INSUFFICIENT TORQUE APPLIED TO THE NUT OF THE MAIN POWER FEED-THROUGH STUD.
Consequences INSUFFICIENT TORQUE CAN LEAD TO (1) ELECTRICAL ARCING OF THE WIRES INSIDE OF THE PD BOX, OR (2) AN INTERRUPTED POWER SUPPLY TO THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EITHER OF WHICH CAN LEAD TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE ELECTRICAL POWER AND POSSIBLY VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND TIGHTEN THE NUT ON THE MAIN POWER FEED-THROUGH STUD. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 25, 2002. 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 1-425-828-5440.
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 2000 KENWORTH T600 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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2000 KENWORTH T600 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

2000 KENWORTH T600 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

2000 KENWORTH T600 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
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