Recall 01V305000: 2001 Kenworth T600 and 4 other models

Report received

Sep 26, 2001

Manufacturer

Paccar, incorporated

Potentially affected

2,670vehicles

Model years

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: certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems." the mode door in an hvac system can become inoperable. The mode door cam and actuator could bind, causing the cam retaining tabs to shear off.

Possible consequence

This failure may inhibit the ability to direct air blowing from the hvac system to the windshield, potentially reducing the driver's visibility.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the mode door operation and replace the hvac cab mode housing assembly if necessary. Owner notification began november 7, 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.

• 2001 Kenworth C5000 complaints
• 2001 Kenworth T3002 complaints
• 2001 Kenworth T6000 complaints
• 2001 Kenworth T8001 complaints
• 2001 Kenworth W9001 complaints