NHTSA Campaign 04V533000

STRUCTURE

Issued by PACCAR INCORPORATED · Reported Nov 2, 2004 · 2,851 vehicles affected

What's wrong

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, SOME OF THE HUCK BOLTS ON THE CAB MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED.

Consequence

IF THE HUCK BOLTS ARE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, IN AN EXTREME LOADING CONDITION (SUCH AS FRONTAL AND/OR SIDE IMPACT OR A VEHICLE ROLLOVER SITUATION), THE CAB STRUCTURE COULD BE COMPROMISED AND NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR THE OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE HUCK BOLTS ON THE CAB ATTACHING STRUCTURE OF THE LEFT-HAND DOOR APERTURE, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 19, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KENWORTH T600 2004 2,851
KENWORTH T800 2004 2,851
KENWORTH W900 2004 2,851

Source: NHTSA Campaign 04V533000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.