NHTSA Campaign 07V165000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Issued by PACCAR INCORPORATED · Reported Apr 18, 2007 · 302 vehicles affected

What's wrong

CERTAIN TRUCK EQUIPPED WITH BEHR CABLES, THE CABLES WERE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AND ARE TOO LONG.

Consequence

IF THE HOOD BEGINS TO FALL, THE LONGER CABLE WILL CAUSE THE HOOD TO FALL TOO FAR, POTENTIALLY INJURING SOMEONE WORKING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY CABLE THAT ARE LONG FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KENWORTH T800 2008 302
KENWORTH W900 2008 302

Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V165000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.