2004 KENWORTH W900 RECALL - #04V360000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING : FRONT UNDERHOOD
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A COMBINATION OF CATERPILLAR C11/C13 ENGINES AND AN OPTIONAL LEECE NEVILLE BRUSHLESS ALTERNATOR, A CHAFFING POINT MAY EXIST BETWEEN A HEAT SHIELD ON THE ENGINE AND THE WIRING FOR THE ALTERNATOR.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2004 KENWORTH W900 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
11/3/2003 - 6/14/2004 |
| Recalled on |
7/21/2004 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
8/31/2004 |
| # Affected |
15 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A COMBINATION OF CATERPILLAR C11/C13 ENGINES AND AN OPTIONAL LEECE NEVILLE BRUSHLESS ALTERNATOR, A CHAFFING POINT MAY EXIST BETWEEN A HEAT SHIELD ON THE ENGINE AND THE WIRING FOR THE ALTERNATOR. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD LEAD TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR ARC SITUATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE ALTERNATOR TO A BRUSH-TYPE ALTERNATOR THAT IS SHORTER IN LENGTH AND PROVIDE THE NECESSARY CLEARANCE TO ALL SURROUNDING COMPONENTS. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 31, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440. |
| Notes |
PACCAR/KENWORTH RECALL NO. 04KW3.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 |
2004 KENWORTH W900 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2004 KENWORTH W900 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2004 KENWORTH W900 Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, UNIVERSAL JOINT
2004 KENWORTH W900 Recall for STRUCTURE
2004 KENWORTH W900 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2004 KENWORTH W900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2004 KENWORTH W900 Recall for SUSPENSION
2004 KENWORTH W900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2004 KENWORTH W900 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2004 KENWORTH W900 Recall for SUSPENSION
2004 KENWORTH W900 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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