1997 KENWORTH C500 RECALL - #98V129000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING : FRONT UNDERHOOD
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3406E ENGINES. THE ROUTING OF THE ELECTRICAL AND FUEL LINES CAN CAUSE CHAFFING OF THE WIRING HARNESS ON THE FUEL LINE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1997 KENWORTH C500 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1996 - 5/31/1998 |
| Recalled on |
6/17/1998 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
7/2/1998 |
| # Affected |
9,500 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3406E ENGINES. THE ROUTING OF THE ELECTRICAL AND FUEL LINES CAN CAUSE CHAFFING OF THE WIRING HARNESS ON THE FUEL LINE. |
| Consequences |
THIS CHAFFING CAN CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE AND A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, ADJUST, AND REPAIR, IF NECESSARY, THE FUEL LINE AND ELECTRICAL HARNESS. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 1998.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 1-206-828-5418.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1997 KENWORTH C500 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER ARM
1997 KENWORTH C500 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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