Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #01V142000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V142000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 14 affected units, PACCAR/KENWORTH/PART 567/GAWR, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor fg941 steer axles. the gross axle weight rating (gawr) was determined incorrectly and over-stated on the vehicle certification label. with the incorrect gawr listed, these labels do not meet the certification requirements of part 567, "requirements for manufacturers of motor vehicles." vehicles will be remedied either by assigning the proper weight rating or, if possible, by changing the necessary components to meet the currently assigned weight rating.

Corrective Action

Vehicles will be remedied either by assigning the proper weight rating or, if possible, by changing the necessary components to meet the currently assigned weight rating. owner notification began june 22, 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: 01V142000

Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated

Report Received Date: 2001-04-24T00:00:00

Subject: Paccar/kenworth/part 567/gawr

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 14

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 701-J/01KW04

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor fg941 steer axles. the gross axle weight rating (gawr) was determined incorrectly and over-stated on the vehicle certification label. with the incorrect gawr listed, these labels do not meet the certification requirements of part 567, "requirements for manufacturers of motor vehicles." vehicles will be remedied either by assigning the proper weight rating or, if possible, by changing the necessary components to meet the currently assigned weight rating.

Consequence Summary: These vehicles would not be in compliance with federal regulations.

Corrective Action: Vehicles will be remedied either by assigning the proper weight rating or, if possible, by changing the necessary components to meet the currently assigned weight rating. owner notification began june 22, 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-xm3m_er5c-m7ad

NHTSA ID: 01V142000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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