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2001 KENWORTH W900 Recall - Campaign #01V305000

 
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2001 KENWORTH W900 RECALL - #01V305000

RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 103, "WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEMS." THE MODE DOOR IN AN HVAC SYSTEM CAN BECOME INOPERABLE. THE MODE DOOR CAM AND ACTUATOR COULD BIND, CAUSING THE CAM RETAINING TABS TO SHEAR OFF.

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Vehicle 2001 KENWORTH W900
Manufacturer PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 3/5/2001 - 6/4/2001
Recalled on 10/1/2001
Influenced by PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Owners Notified on 11/7/2001
# Affected 2,670
Recalled for VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 103, "WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEMS." THE MODE DOOR IN AN HVAC SYSTEM CAN BECOME INOPERABLE. THE MODE DOOR CAM AND ACTUATOR COULD BIND, CAUSING THE CAM RETAINING TABS TO SHEAR OFF.
Consequences THIS FAILURE MAY INHIBIT THE ABILITY TO DIRECT AIR BLOWING FROM THE HVAC SYSTEM TO THE WINDSHIELD, POTENTIALLY REDUCING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MODE DOOR OPERATION AND REPLACE THE HVAC CAB MODE HOUSING ASSEMBLY IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 7, 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).
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2001 KENWORTH W900 Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, UNIVERSAL JOINT

2001 KENWORTH W900 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR

2001 KENWORTH W900 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB

2001 KENWORTH W900 Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

2001 KENWORTH W900 Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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