NHTSA Recall 04V169000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V169000; Date: Apr. 2, 2004
If the bolts fail, the complete hub and fan assembly could separate from the engine resulting in equipment damage and/or personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Kenworth T300; 2004 Kenworth T300
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 2,586
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar c7 or 3126e 2002 engines and horton fan hubs, the fan hub mounting bolts can fail, resulting in the hub and fan assembly separating from the engine. This loss of clamp load causes unwanted vibration in the assembly that leads to bolt failure.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a new journal bracket. The recall began may 11, 2004. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Recall Notes:
Kenworthrecall no. 03kw9. 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: May 11, 2004
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