2003 KENWORTH T600 RECALL - #04V174000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING
CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON FULLER ULTRASONIC TRANSMISSIONS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT." THE CAB TRANSMISSION HARNESS COULD HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY WIRED DURING PRODUCTION INSTALLATION.
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| Vehicle |
2003 KENWORTH T600 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
2/5/2003 - 1/13/2004 |
| Recalled on |
4/14/2004 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
5/7/2004 |
| # Affected |
25 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
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| Description |
CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON FULLER ULTRASONIC TRANSMISSIONS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT." THE CAB TRANSMISSION HARNESS COULD HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY WIRED DURING PRODUCTION INSTALLATION. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD CAUSE THE NEUTRAL START FEATURE OF THE TRANSMISSION TO DISABLE ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO START IN GEAR INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE CONNECTIONS IN THE WIRING HARNESS IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 7, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440. |
| Notes |
KENWORTH RECALL NO. 04KW1.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2003 KENWORTH T600 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2003 KENWORTH T600 Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2003 KENWORTH T600 Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2003 KENWORTH T600 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
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