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.