1997 KENWORTH T800 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.
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| Vehicle |
1997 KENWORTH T800 |
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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 T800 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
1997 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
1997 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
1997 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER ARM
1997 KENWORTH T800 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1997 KENWORTH T800 Recall for WHEELS, HUB
1997 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1997 KENWORTH T800 Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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