Recall 04V606000: 2004 Kenworth T2000

Report received

Dec 23, 2004

Manufacturer

Paccar incorporated

Potentially affected

55vehicles

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, a locking tab in the hood lock cylinder was improperly located preventing the cylinder lock from engaging. The hood lock cylinder is designed to support the hood once it is raised for access to the engine compartment.

Possible consequence

If the lock does not engage this could result in the hood closing without warning, increasing the risk of injury to someone working under the hood.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the hood lock cylinder and remove and replace any defective hood lock cylinders. The recall began january 23, 2005. 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 T20003 complaints