NHTSA Campaign Id 03V234000; Date: Jul. 1, 2003
This condition could cause a person to slip and/or fall and could lead to personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:2001 Kenworth T2000; 2002 Kenworth T2000; 2003 Kenworth T2000; 2001 Kenworth T600; 2002 Kenworth T600; 2003 Kenworth T600; 2001 Kenworth T800; 2002 Kenworth T800; 2003 Kenworth T800; 2001 Kenworth W900; 2002 Kenworth W900; 2003 Kenworth W900
Component: Unknown Or Other
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 84
Recall Summary:On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with vertical tail pipes, the frame access grabhandle is mounted too high.
How to Fix:Dealers will inspect the grabhandle location and if determined to be mounted too high, the handle will be relocated to the proper height. Owner notification began July 29, 2003. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Recall Notes:Kenworth recall no. 03kw5. 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: Jul 29, 2003
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