Defect Description For Recall
Certain Trucks Equipped With Trailer ConneCTIons Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (Fmvss) No. 121, “Air Brake Systems,” And No. 108, “Lamps, RefleCTIve Devices, And Associated Equipment.” The Supplier Removed A Rubber Grommet From The Trailer Light Line Connector. The Vehicles Are Experiencing Corrosion At The 7-Way Trailer ConneCTIon. This Causes Intermittent Flashing/Flickering Of The Trailer Lights.
Make Of Vehicle
KENWORTH
Model Of Vehicle
K100E
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
03V045000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting
Effect Of Defect
This Could Cause An Electrical Short And/Or Possible Fire Hazard.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install The Missing Grommet On All Affected Chassis. If A Connector Is Found DefeCTIve, It Will Be Replaced With A New Connector. Owner Notification Is Began On March 14, 2003. 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 1-425-828-5440.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20020523
End Of Manufacture
20030214
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
9890
Date Owners Notified
20030314
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20030213
Make Campaign Number
03KW1
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121