NHTSA recall 03V234000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 03V234000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 03KW5 |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Reported | 2003-07-01 |
| Owners notified | 2003-07-29 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Units potentially affected | 84 |
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH VERTICAL TAIL PIPES, THE FRAME ACCESS GRABHANDLE IS MOUNTED TOO HIGH.
What can happen
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A PERSON TO SLIP AND/OR FALL AND COULD LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY.
The remedy
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.
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).
| 2001 KENWORTH T2000 | Built 2001-03-24 to 2001-03-24. |
|---|---|
| 2002 KENWORTH T2000 | Built 2002-11-12 to 2003-04-30. |
| 2003 KENWORTH T2000 | Built 2002-11-12 to 2003-04-30. |
| 2001 KENWORTH T600 | Built 2001-03-24 to 2001-03-24. |
| 2002 KENWORTH T600 | Built 2002-11-12 to 2003-04-30. |
| 2003 KENWORTH T600 | Built 2002-11-12 to 2003-04-30. |
| 2001 KENWORTH T800 | Built 2001-03-24 to 2001-03-24. |
| 2002 KENWORTH T800 | Built 2002-11-12 to 2003-04-30. |
| 2003 KENWORTH T800 | Built 2002-11-12 to 2003-04-30. |
| 2001 KENWORTH W900 | Built 2001-03-24 to 2001-03-24. |
| 2002 KENWORTH W900 | Built 2002-11-12 to 2003-04-30. |
| 2003 KENWORTH W900 | Built 2002-11-12 to 2003-04-30. |
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