Recall 04V360000: 2004 Kenworth T600 and 2 other models

Report received

Jul 21, 2004

Manufacturer

Paccar incorporated

Potentially affected

15vehicles

Model years

2004

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 a combination of caterpillar c11/c13 engines and an optional leece neville brushless alternator, a chaffing point may exist between a heat shield on the engine and the wiring for the alternator.

Possible consequence

This could lead to an electrical short or arc situation which could result in an engine fire.

Remedy

Dealers will change the alternator to a brush-type alternator that is shorter in length and provide the necessary clearance to all surrounding components. The recall began august 31, 2004. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

Affected model years

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

• 2004 Kenworth T6000 complaints
• 2004 Kenworth T8003 complaints
• 2004 Kenworth W9002 complaints