Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #03V045000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V045000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 9,890 affected units, PACCAR/KENWORTH/TRAILER LIGHTS, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain trucks equipped with trailer connections fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards (fmvss) no. 121, "air brake systems," and no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the supplier removed a rubber grommet from the trailer light line connector. The vehicles are experiencing corrosion at the 7-way trailer connection. this causes intermittent flashing/flickering of the trailer lights.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install the missing grommet on all affected chassis. if a connector is found defective, it will be replaced with a new connector. owner notification is began on march 14, 2003. 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: 03V045000

Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated

Report Received Date: 2003-02-13T00:00:00

Subject: Paccar/kenworth/trailer lights

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 9,890

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 03KW1

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain trucks equipped with trailer connections fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards (fmvss) no. 121, "air brake systems," and no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the supplier removed a rubber grommet from the trailer light line connector. The vehicles are experiencing corrosion at the 7-way trailer connection. this causes intermittent flashing/flickering of the trailer lights.

Consequence Summary: This could cause an electrical short and/or possible fire hazard.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install the missing grommet on all affected chassis. if a connector is found defective, it will be replaced with a new connector. owner notification is began on march 14, 2003. 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

Metadata

SID: row-4jfa-eey8_nx29

NHTSA ID: 03V045000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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