Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Heavy Duty Trucks Equipped With An Optional Firewall-Mounted Circuit Breaker. The Main Cab Power And Battery Power Leads Were Attached Incorrectly. This Condition Can Result In The Main Cab Power Being Unprotected.
Make Of Vehicle
KENWORTH
Model Of Vehicle
C500
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
01V021000
Component Description
Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Effect Of Defect
If A Wiring Short Occurred Anywhere Along The Cab Power Circuit, The Available Battery Power Could ARC And Cause Subsequent Damage To The Vehicle Or A Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect And Correct The Problem, As Needed. Owner Notification Began February 26, 2001. 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 Kenworth At 1-425-828-5000.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
19990513
End Of Manufacture
20010109
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1992
Date Owners Notified
20010226
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20010205
Make Campaign Number
01KW01