2004–2005 Kenworth T800 & 2004–2005 Kenworth W900 + 1 more recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain trucks equipped with webasto heaters, the burner tubes are made of material that does not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
💥 The risk
Should the burner tube fail, the coolant heater could overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the suspected defective parts free of charge. The recall began on april 4, 2004. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
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
- 05V084000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 05KW1 & 305-A
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Vehicles affected
- 39
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 4, 2005
- Built
- Nov 11, 2002 – Aug 13, 2003
- Recall started by
- ODI
- Notes
- Kenworth's recall no. 05KW1 & peterbilt's no. 305-A.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.