Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #07V073000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V073000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 1,377 affected units, TRAILER LIGHT & ABS POWER CONNECTION, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." the trailer light line may have been routed using too tight of a bend radius. this routing method could cause the wires within the harness plug to be pulled away from the chassis plug resulting in an intermittent or complete electrical power loss to the trailer.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reroute the light line to eliminate the excessive bend radius and replace any plug or harness that has been damaged free of charge. the recall began on april 16, 2007. owner may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V073000

Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated

Report Received Date: 2007-03-02T00:00:00

Subject: Trailer light & abs power connection

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 1,377

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 07KW1

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." the trailer light line may have been routed using too tight of a bend radius. this routing method could cause the wires within the harness plug to be pulled away from the chassis plug resulting in an intermittent or complete electrical power loss to the trailer.

Consequence Summary: Should power be lost, the electrical circuits would not provide power to the antilock system on the towed vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will reroute the light line to eliminate the excessive bend radius and replace any plug or harness that has been damaged free of charge. the recall began on april 16, 2007. owner may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 07V073000

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