NHTSA recall 04V360000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 04V360000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 04KW3 |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Reported | 2004-07-21 |
| Owners notified | 2004-08-31 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD |
| Units potentially affected | 15 |
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A COMBINATION OF CATERPILLAR C11/C13 ENGINES AND AN OPTIONAL LEECE NEVILLE BRUSHLESS ALTERNATOR, A CHAFFING POINT MAY EXIST BETWEEN A HEAT SHIELD ON THE ENGINE AND THE WIRING FOR THE ALTERNATOR.
What can happen
THIS COULD LEAD TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR ARC SITUATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE FIRE.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE ALTERNATOR TO A BRUSH-TYPE ALTERNATOR THAT IS SHORTER IN LENGTH AND PROVIDE THE NECESSARY CLEARANCE TO ALL SURROUNDING COMPONENTS. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 31, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.
Notes
PACCAR/KENWORTH RECALL NO. 04KW3.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
| 2004 KENWORTH T600 | Built 2003-11-03 to 2004-06-14. |
|---|---|
| 2004 KENWORTH T800 | Built 2003-11-03 to 2004-06-14. |
| 2004 KENWORTH W900 | Built 2003-11-03 to 2004-06-14. |
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