1999 KENWORTH W900 Recall - Campaign #99V181001

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1999 KENWORTH W900 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 1999 KENWORTH W900 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 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 1999 KENWORTH W900 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 1999 KENWORTH W900 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 1999 KENWORTH W900 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER ARM 1999 KENWORTH W900 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 1999 KENWORTH W900 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS 1999 KENWORTH W900 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 1999 KENWORTH W900 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR 1999 KENWORTH W900 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 1999 KENWORTH W900 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB