2003 KENWORTH W900 Recall - Campaign #04V174000

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2003 KENWORTH W900 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 W900 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 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 W900 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2003 KENWORTH W900 Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY 2003 KENWORTH W900 Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2003 KENWORTH W900 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 2003 KENWORTH W900 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION