Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #04V360000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V360000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 15 affected units, PACCAR/KENWORTH/WIRING, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain trucks equipped with a combination of caterpillar c11/c13 engines and an optional leece neville brushless alternator, a chaffing point may exist between a heat shield on the engine and the wiring for the alternator.

Corrective Action

Dealers will change the alternator to a brush-type alternator that is shorter in length and provide the necessary clearance to all surrounding components. the recall began august 31, 2004. owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V360000

Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated

Report Received Date: 2004-07-21T00:00:00

Subject: Paccar/kenworth/wiring

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 15

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 04KW3

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain trucks equipped with a combination of caterpillar c11/c13 engines and an optional leece neville brushless alternator, a chaffing point may exist between a heat shield on the engine and the wiring for the alternator.

Consequence Summary: This could lead to an electrical short or arc situation which could result in an engine fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will change the alternator to a brush-type alternator that is shorter in length and provide the necessary clearance to all surrounding components. the recall began august 31, 2004. owners 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-qf95.6i7y~2952

NHTSA ID: 04V360000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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