2008 KENWORTH T300 RECALL - #07V213000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISC OR PACCAR PX8 ENGINES, THE JUMPER WIRE BETWEEN THE GRID HEATER RELAY TO THE FUSE BLOCK HAS BEEN ROUTED IN SUCH A WAY THAT THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR IT TO RUB AGAINST THE RADIATOR SUPPORT.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 KENWORTH T300 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
12/5/2005 - 2/23/2007 |
| Recalled on |
5/21/2007 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
6/22/2007 |
| # Affected |
293 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISC OR PACCAR PX8 ENGINES, THE JUMPER WIRE BETWEEN THE GRID HEATER RELAY TO THE FUSE BLOCK HAS BEEN ROUTED IN SUCH A WAY THAT THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR IT TO RUB AGAINST THE RADIATOR SUPPORT. |
| Consequences |
THE SUSPECT WIRE IS DOWN STREAM OF THE FUSE; THIS CHAFF POINT COULD CAUSE THE 250 AMP CHARGE WIRE TO ARC, POTENTIALLY CAUSING A FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROUTING OF THE JUMPER WIRE. IF THE WIRE IS NOT ROUTED CORRECTLY, IT WILL BE INSPECTED FOR RUBBING OR CHAFFING AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440. |
| Notes |
PACCAR/KENWORTH RECALL NO. 07KW8.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2008 KENWORTH T300 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2008 KENWORTH T300 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2008 KENWORTH T300 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
2008 KENWORTH T300 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2008 KENWORTH T300 Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2008 KENWORTH T300 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
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