NHTSA Recall 02V033000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V033000; Date: Feb. 4, 2002
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Kenworth C500; 2000 Kenworth T600; 2000 Kenworth T800; 2000 Kenworth W900
Component: Electrical System:wiring
Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 44
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 25, 2002
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