Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #01V021000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V021000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 1,992 affected units, PACCAR/KENWORTH/CIRCUIT BREAKER, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with an optional firewall-mounted circuit breaker. the main cab power and battery power leads were attached incorrectly. this condition can result in the main cab power being unprotected.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and correct the problem, as needed. Owner notification began february 26, 2001. 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 1-425-828-5000.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V021000
Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated
Report Received Date: 2001-02-05T00:00:00
Subject: Paccar/kenworth/circuit breaker
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 1,992

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 01KW01
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with an optional firewall-mounted circuit breaker. the main cab power and battery power leads were attached incorrectly. this condition can result in the main cab power being unprotected.
Consequence Summary: If a wiring short occurred anywhere along the cab power circuit, the available battery power could arc and cause subsequent damage to the vehicle or a fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and correct the problem, as needed. Owner notification began february 26, 2001. 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 1-425-828-5000.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-asw7~2qxd~dj7n
NHTSA ID: 01V021000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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