NHTSA Recall 03V045000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V045000; Date: Feb. 13, 2003
This could cause an electrical short and/or possible fire hazard.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Kenworth C500; 2003 Kenworth C500; 2002 Kenworth K100e; 2003 Kenworth K100e; 2002 Kenworth T2000; 2003 Kenworth T2000; 2002 Kenworth T300; 2003 Kenworth T300; 2002 Kenworth T600; 2003 Kenworth T600; 2002 Kenworth T800; 2003 Kenworth T800; 2002 Kenworth W900; 2003 Kenworth W900
Component: Exterior Lighting
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 9,890
Recall Summary:
Certain trucks equipped with trailer connections fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards (fmvss) no. 121, "air brake systems," and no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. " the supplier removed a rubber grommet from the trailer light line connector. The vehicles are experiencing corrosion at the 7-way trailer connection. This causes intermittent flashing/flickering of the trailer lights.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install the missing grommet on all affected chassis. If a connector is found defective, it will be replaced with a new connector. Owner notification is began on March 14, 2003. 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:
Kenworth recall no. 03kw1. Customers can 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: Mar 14, 2003
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