NHTSA recall 03V045000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 03V045000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 03KW1 |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Reported | 2003-02-13 |
| Owners notified | 2003-03-14 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Units potentially affected | 9890 |
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
THIS COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND/OR POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD.
The remedy
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.
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).
| 2002 KENWORTH C500 | Built 2002-05-23 to 2003-02-14. |
|---|---|
| 2003 KENWORTH C500 | Built 2002-05-23 to 2003-02-14. |
| 2002 KENWORTH K100E | Built 2002-05-23 to 2003-02-14. |
| 2003 KENWORTH K100E | Built 2002-05-23 to 2003-02-14. |
| 2002 KENWORTH T2000 | Built 2002-05-23 to 2003-02-14. |
| 2003 KENWORTH T2000 | Built 2002-05-23 to 2003-02-14. |
| 2002 KENWORTH T300 | Built 2002-05-23 to 2003-02-14. |
| 2003 KENWORTH T300 | Built 2002-05-23 to 2003-02-14. |
| 2002 KENWORTH T600 | Built 2002-05-23 to 2003-02-14. |
| 2003 KENWORTH T600 | Built 2002-05-23 to 2003-02-14. |
| 2002 KENWORTH T800 | Built 2002-05-23 to 2003-02-14. |
| 2003 KENWORTH T800 | Built 2002-05-23 to 2003-02-14. |
| 2002 KENWORTH W900 | Built 2002-05-23 to 2003-02-14. |
| 2003 KENWORTH W900 | Built 2002-05-23 to 2003-02-14. |
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