Recall 01V021000: 1999–2001 Kenworth T800 and 3 other models

Report received

Feb 5, 2001

Manufacturer

Paccar, incorporated

Potentially affected

1,992vehicles

Model years

1999–2001

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with an optional firewall-mounted circuit breaker. The main cab power and battery power leads were attached incorrectly. This condition can result in the main cab power being unprotected.

Possible consequence

If a wiring short occurred anywhere along the cab power circuit, the available battery power could arc and cause subsequent damage to the vehicle or a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and correct the problem, as needed. Owner notification began february 26, 2001. 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 1-425-828-5000.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1999 Kenworth C5001 complaints
• 2000 Kenworth C5000 complaints
• 2001 Kenworth C5000 complaints
• 1999 Kenworth T6001 complaints
• 2000 Kenworth T6000 complaints
• 2001 Kenworth T6000 complaints
• 1999 Kenworth T8004 complaints
• 2000 Kenworth T8001 complaints
• 2001 Kenworth T8001 complaints
• 1999 Kenworth W9003 complaints
• 2000 Kenworth W9007 complaints
• 2001 Kenworth W9001 complaints