1997 KENWORTH T800 RECALL - #03V245000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES ON THE C8.3G AND L10G ENGINES, THE ECM DOES NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO DETECT A THROTTLE FAIL-SAFE ENGINE SHUTDOWN COMMAND. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNANTICIPATED, UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION WITHOUT WARNING.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1997 KENWORTH T800 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1995 - 12/31/1997 |
| Recalled on |
7/17/2003 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
18 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES ON THE C8.3G AND L10G ENGINES, THE ECM DOES NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO DETECT A THROTTLE FAIL-SAFE ENGINE SHUTDOWN COMMAND. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNANTICIPATED, UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION WITHOUT WARNING. |
| Consequences |
IF THIS EVENT OCCURS, THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WILL NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THE ENGINE SPEED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
CUMMINS WILL NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE ECM. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-343-7357 OR KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440. |
| Notes |
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 |
1997 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
1997 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
1997 KENWORTH T800 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FRONT UNDERHOOD
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
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