Recall 01V142000: 1994–2001 Kenworth W900 and 1 other model

Report received

Apr 24, 2001

Manufacturer

Paccar, incorporated

Potentially affected

14vehicles

Model years

1994–2001

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 meritor fg941 steer axles. The gross axle weight rating (gawr) was determined incorrectly and over-stated on the vehicle certification label. With the incorrect gawr listed, these labels do not meet the certification requirements of part 567, "requirements for manufacturers of motor vehicles." vehicles will be remedied either by assigning the proper weight rating or, if possible, by changing the necessary components to meet the currently assigned weight rating.

Possible consequence

These vehicles would not be in compliance with federal regulations.

Remedy

Vehicles will be remedied either by assigning the proper weight rating or, if possible, by changing the necessary components to meet the currently assigned weight rating. Owner notification began june 22, 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.

• 1994 Kenworth T8002 complaints
• 1995 Kenworth T8002 complaints
• 1996 Kenworth T8001 complaints
• 1997 Kenworth T8001 complaints
• 1998 Kenworth T8001 complaints
• 1999 Kenworth T8004 complaints
• 2000 Kenworth T8001 complaints
• 2001 Kenworth T8001 complaints
• 1994 Kenworth W9001 complaints
• 1995 Kenworth W9001 complaints
• 1996 Kenworth W9000 complaints
• 1997 Kenworth W9001 complaints
• 1998 Kenworth W9003 complaints
• 1999 Kenworth W9003 complaints
• 2000 Kenworth W9007 complaints
• 2001 Kenworth W9001 complaints