Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #02V033000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V033000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 44 affected units, PACCAR/KENWORTH/PD BOX, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On some heavy duty trucks equipped with alcoa fujikura ltd. (afl) power distribution boxes (pd box), the pd boxes were manufactured with insufficient torque applied to the nut of the main power feed-through stud.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and tighten the nut on the main power feed-through stud. owner notification began february 25, 2002. 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 1-425-828-5440.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V033000
Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated
Report Received Date: 2002-02-04T00:00:00
Subject: Paccar/kenworth/pd box
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 44

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 02KW2
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On some heavy duty trucks equipped with alcoa fujikura ltd. (afl) power distribution boxes (pd box), the pd boxes were manufactured with insufficient torque applied to the nut of the main power feed-through stud.
Consequence Summary: Insufficient torque can lead to (1) electrical arcing of the wires inside of the pd box, or (2) an interrupted power supply to the vehicle's electrical system, either of which can lead to a loss of vehicle electrical power and possibly vehicle control without warning.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and tighten the nut on the main power feed-through stud. owner notification began february 25, 2002. 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 1-425-828-5440.

Safety Information

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

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NHTSA ID: 02V033000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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