NHTSA Campaign 04V174000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Issued by PACCAR INCORPORATED · Reported Apr 12, 2004 · 25 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | T600 | 2003 | 25 |
| KENWORTH | T600 | 2004 | 25 |
| KENWORTH | T800 | 2003 | 25 |
| KENWORTH | T800 | 2004 | 25 |
| KENWORTH | W900 | 2003 | 25 |
| KENWORTH | W900 | 2004 | 25 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 04V174000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.