Recall 03V234000: 2001–2003 Kenworth T800 and 3 other models

Report received

Jul 1, 2003

Manufacturer

Paccar incorporated

Potentially affected

84vehicles

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 heavy duty trucks equipped with vertical tail pipes, the frame access grabhandle is mounted too high.

Possible consequence

This condition could cause a person to slip and/or fall and could lead to personal injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the grabhandle location and if determined to be mounted too high, the handle will be relocated to the proper height. Owner notification began july 29, 2003. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

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 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