NHTSA Recall 13V322000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V322000; Date: Jul. 23, 2013
If the alternator wiring comes in contact with the exhaust manifold, the wiring may melt and lead to a vehicle fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Kenworth T4 Series; 2011 Kenworth T4 Series; 2012 Kenworth T4 Series; 2010 Kenworth W9 Series; 2011 Kenworth W9 Series; 2012 Kenworth W9 Series
Component: Electrical System:wiring
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 802
Recall Summary:
Paccar inc. Is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 kenworth t4 and w9 series vehicles manufactured November 13, 2009, through August 26, 2011. The alternator wiring may come in contact with the exhaust manifold.
How to Fix:
Paccar will notify owners and dealers will re-route the alternator wiring, free of charge. The recall began during August 2013. Owners may contact paccar at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's recall number is 13kwj.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 9, 2013
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