2002–2003 Kenworth T600 & 2002–2003 Kenworth T800 + 1 more recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain heavy duty trucks, the main cab wiring harness was incorrectly connected to the 50 amp circuit breaker instead of the 135 amp breaker.
💥 The risk
See NHTSA details.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect the vehicles and the wiring will be corrected if necessary. Owner notification began september 16, 2003. Owners 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
- 03V285000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 03KW7
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Vehicles affected
- 117
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 16, 2003
- Built
- Jul 1, 2002 – Jul 28, 2003
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Kenworth recall no. 03KW7.customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).