Recall 03V168000: 2001–2003 Kenworth T800 and 8 other models

Report received

May 5, 2003

Manufacturer

Paccar incorporated

Potentially affected

483vehicles

Model years

2001–2003

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

On certain trucks equipped with jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions.

Possible consequence

If left undetected or corrected it could lead to the separation of the fifth wheel top plate from its mounting structure, possibly resulting in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge. Peterbilt's owner notification began june 20, 2003. Kenworth's owner notification began june 12, 2003. 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 peterbilt at 940-591-4201 or kenworth 425-828-5440.

Affected model years

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

• 2001 Kenworth T20001 complaints
• 2002 Kenworth T20001 complaints
• 2003 Kenworth T20002 complaints
• 2001 Kenworth T3002 complaints
• 2002 Kenworth T3000 complaints
• 2003 Kenworth T3000 complaints
• 2001 Kenworth T6000 complaints
• 2002 Kenworth T6001 complaints
• 2003 Kenworth T6002 complaints
• 2001 Kenworth T8001 complaints
• 2002 Kenworth T8000 complaints
• 2003 Kenworth T8001 complaints
• 2001 Kenworth W9001 complaints
• 2002 Kenworth W9001 complaints
• 2003 Kenworth W9001 complaints
• 2003 Peterbilt 3570 complaints
• 2003 Peterbilt 3780 complaints
• 2003 Peterbilt 3793 complaints
• 2003 Peterbilt 3870 complaints