1998 KENWORTH T800 RECALL - #99V181001
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : IGNITION : MODULE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES AND EATON AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS. THE ENGINES CAN STALL BECAUSE OF SOFTWARE PROBLEMS.
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| Vehicle |
1998 KENWORTH T800 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/1998 - 6/30/1999 |
| Recalled on |
7/14/1999 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
272 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES AND EATON AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS. THE ENGINES CAN STALL BECAUSE OF SOFTWARE PROBLEMS. |
| Consequences |
INCREASED STEERING EFFORT CAN OCCUR. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL UPDATE THESE ENGINES WITH SOFTWARE CHANGES. CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY OF THIS RECALL. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 1999.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 OR PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4000.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1998 KENWORTH T800 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FRONT UNDERHOOD
1998 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER ARM
1998 KENWORTH T800 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1998 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
1998 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1998 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
1998 KENWORTH T800 Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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