NHTSA Recall 83V078000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V078000; Date: Aug. 24, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1982 Kenworth W900; 1983 Kenworth W900
Component: Equipment:air Conditioner
Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 3,100
Recall Summary:
Air conditioning and heating duct hoses could chafe and expose the wire reinforcement. The exposed wire may come in contact with one of the electrical connectors and short out.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace both the air conditioning and heating hoses at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks. System: cooling; air conditioning and heating duct hoses. Consequences of defect: if wire overheats, hoses could melt, possibly resultingin fire and personal injury. Note: if a burning smell or smoke is noticed while vehicle is in operation, thevehicle should immediately be brought to a safe stop and the engine shut off. Vehicle should not be driven until the hoses have been fixed.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 15, 1983
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