2000 KENWORTH T600 RECALL - #02V033000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING
ON SOME HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ALCOA FUJIKURA LTD. (AFL) POWER DISTRIBUTION BOXES (PD BOX), THE PD BOXES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INSUFFICIENT TORQUE APPLIED TO THE NUT OF THE MAIN POWER FEED-THROUGH STUD.
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| Vehicle |
2000 KENWORTH T600 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
10/15/2001 - 12/13/2001 |
| Recalled on |
2/7/2002 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
2/25/2002 |
| # Affected |
44 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
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| Description |
ON SOME HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ALCOA FUJIKURA LTD. (AFL) POWER DISTRIBUTION BOXES (PD BOX), THE PD BOXES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INSUFFICIENT TORQUE APPLIED TO THE NUT OF THE MAIN POWER FEED-THROUGH STUD. |
| Consequences |
INSUFFICIENT TORQUE CAN LEAD TO (1) ELECTRICAL ARCING OF THE WIRES INSIDE OF THE PD BOX, OR (2) AN INTERRUPTED POWER SUPPLY TO THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EITHER OF WHICH CAN LEAD TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE ELECTRICAL POWER AND POSSIBLY VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND TIGHTEN THE NUT ON THE MAIN POWER FEED-THROUGH STUD. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 25, 2002. 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. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2000 KENWORTH T600 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2000 KENWORTH T600 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2000 KENWORTH T600 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER ARM
2000 KENWORTH T600 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2000 KENWORTH T600 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2000 KENWORTH T600 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
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