Recall 03V245000: 1995–1998 Kenworth T800

Report received

Jul 9, 2003

Manufacturer

Paccar incorporated

Potentially affected

18vehicles

Model years

1995–1998

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 vehicles equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the c8.3g and l10g engines, the ecm does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. This could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning.

Possible consequence

If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Cummins will notify the customers and replace the ecm. Owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

Affected model years

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

• 1995 Kenworth T8002 complaints
• 1996 Kenworth T8001 complaints
• 1997 Kenworth T8001 complaints
• 1998 Kenworth T8001 complaints