Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Heavy Duty Trucks Equipped With Meritor Fg941 Steer Axles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (Gawr) Was Determined Incorrectly And Over-Stated On The Vehicle Certification Label. With The Incorrect Gawr Listed, These Labels Do Not Meet The Certification Requirements Of Part 567, “Requirements For Manufacturers Of Motor Vehicles.” Vehicles Will Be Remedied Either By Assigning The Proper Weight Rating Or, If Possible, By Changing The Necessary Components To Meet The Currently Assigned Weight Rating.
Make Of Vehicle
KENWORTH
Model Of Vehicle
T800
Year
1994
Recall Campaign Number
01V142000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
These Vehicles Would Not Be In Compliance With Federal Regulations.
Fix Defect
Vehicles Will Be Remedied Either By Assigning The Proper Weight Rating Or, If Possible, By Changing The Necessary Components To Meet The Currently Assigned Weight Rating. Owner Notification Began June 22, 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
19941001
End Of Manufacture
20010131
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
14
Date Owners Notified
20010622
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20010424
Make Campaign Number
701-J/01KW04
Part Number
567