NHTSA Campaign 13V322000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Issued by PACCAR Incorporated · Reported Jul 23, 2013 · 802 vehicles affected

What's wrong

PACCAR Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Kenworth T4 and W9 series vehicles manufactured November 13, 2009, through August 26, 2011. The alternator wiring may come in contact with the exhaust manifold.

Consequence

If the alternator wiring comes in contact with the exhaust manifold, the wiring may melt and lead to a vehicle fire.

Remedy

PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will re-route the alternator wiring, free of charge. The recall began during August 2013. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's recall number is 13KWJ.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KENWORTH T4 SERIES 2010 802
KENWORTH T4 SERIES 2011 802
KENWORTH T4 SERIES 2012 802
KENWORTH W9 SERIES 2010 802
KENWORTH W9 SERIES 2011 802
KENWORTH W9 SERIES 2012 802

Source: NHTSA Campaign 13V322000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.