NHTSA recall 04V533000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 04V533000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 04KW7 |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Reported | 2004-11-02 |
| Owners notified | 2004-11-19 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Units potentially affected | 2851 |
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, SOME OF THE HUCK BOLTS ON THE CAB MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED.
What can happen
IF THE HUCK BOLTS ARE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, IN AN EXTREME LOADING CONDITION (SUCH AS FRONTAL AND/OR SIDE IMPACT OR A VEHICLE ROLLOVER SITUATION), THE CAB STRUCTURE COULD BE COMPROMISED AND NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR THE OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE HUCK BOLTS ON THE CAB ATTACHING STRUCTURE OF THE LEFT-HAND DOOR APERTURE, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 19, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440.
Notes
KENWORTH'S RECALL NO. 04KW7.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 2004-01-02 to 2004-05-12. |
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| 2004 KENWORTH T800 | Built 2004-01-02 to 2004-05-12. |
| 2004 KENWORTH W900 | Built 2004-01-02 to 2004-05-12. |
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Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| TIB-02-107 | 2010-04-14. Service bulletin. KENWORTH TRUCK SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. METTON HOOD REPAIR CAMPAIGN. HOOD REINFORCEMENT CHANNEL CRACKING DUE TO UNIQUE, HARSH SERVICE CONDITIONS. NOTE: CODE 02107 IS NOT AN INSTRUCTION FOR DEALERS TO INITIATE INSPECTIONS OR UNDERTAKE REPAIRS, UNLESS THERE IS A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT. OPEN CAMPAIGN CODE 02107 IN SIR SIMPLY ESTABLISHES ELIGIBILITY FOR WARRANTY. CSC LETTER WAS REC'D. *PE |
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| 0294 | 2006-09-21. Service bulletin. W900L HOOD RIB CRACKS. KENWORTH. *TT |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.