NHTSA Campaign 04V410000

STRUCTURE

Issued by PACCAR INCORPORATED · Reported Aug 19, 2004 · 311 vehicles affected

What's wrong

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BRACKET, USED TO SUPPORT THE BATTERY BOX AND STEP, CAN CRACK.

Consequence

A CRACK IN THE BRACKET MAY LEAD TO PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE BRACKET CAUSING THE STEP TO FAIL WITHOUT WARNING, WHEN AN INDIVIDUAL STEPS ON IT, CAUSING A FALL.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE BATTERY BOX SUPPORT BRACKET AND STEP SUPPORT BRACKET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KENWORTH T2000 2003 311
KENWORTH T2000 2004 311

Source: NHTSA Campaign 04V410000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.