Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #01V305000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V305000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 2,670 affected units, PACCAR/KENWORTH/FMVSS 103/DEFOGGING, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems." the mode door in an hvac system can become inoperable. the mode door cam and actuator could bind, causing the cam retaining tabs to shear off.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the mode door operation and replace the hvac cab mode housing assembly if necessary. owner notification began november 7, 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: 01V305000

Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated

Report Received Date: 2001-09-26T00:00:00

Subject: Paccar/kenworth/fmvss 103/defogging

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 2,670

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 01KW09

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems." the mode door in an hvac system can become inoperable. the mode door cam and actuator could bind, causing the cam retaining tabs to shear off.

Consequence Summary: This failure may inhibit the ability to direct air blowing from the hvac system to the windshield, potentially reducing the driver's visibility.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the mode door operation and replace the hvac cab mode housing assembly if necessary. owner notification began november 7, 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-9ie3_ikau-rcsw

NHTSA ID: 01V305000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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