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NHTSA 02V033📅 Feb 7, 2002

2000 Kenworth C500 & 2000 Kenworth T600 + 2 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

On some heavy duty trucks equipped with alcoa fujikura ltd. (afl) power distribution boxes (pd box), the pd boxes were manufactured with insufficient torque applied to the nut of the main power feed-through stud.

💥 The risk

Insufficient torque CAN lead to (1) electrical arcing of the wires inside of the pd box, or (2) an interrupted power supply to the vehicle's electrical system, either of which CAN lead to a loss of vehicle electrical power and possibly vehicle control without warning.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect and tighten the nut on the main power feed-through stud. Owner notification began february 25, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
02V033000
Manufacturer recall #
02KW2
Manufacturer
PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
44
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 25, 2002
Built
Oct 15, 2001 – Dec 13, 2001
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 02V033 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 02V033?

2000 Kenworth C500 & 2000 Kenworth T600 + 2 more. 44 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Kenworth dealer to book the free repair.