1999-2001 Kenworth C500, Kenworth T600 and others recall: fuses and circuit breakers
Paccar, Incorporated reported this safety recall on February 5, 2001. It covers about 1,992 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,992
- reported
- Feb 5, 2001
- owners notified
- Feb 26, 2001
- related complaints
- 2
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with an optional firewall-mounted circuit breaker. The main cab power and battery power leads were attached incorrectly. This condition can result in the main cab power being unprotected.
- Risk
- If a wiring short occurred anywhere along the cab power circuit, the available battery power could arc and cause subsequent damage to the vehicle or a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and correct the problem, as needed. Owner notification began february 26, 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 number 01V021000
Affected vehicles
- Kenworth C500 1999-2001 199920002001
- Kenworth T600 1999-2001 199920002001
- Kenworth T800 1999-2001 199920002001
- Kenworth W900 1999-2001 199920002001
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about electrical problems.
1999 Kenworth C5002000 Kenworth C5002001 Kenworth C5001999 Kenworth T6002000 Kenworth T6002001 Kenworth T6001999 Kenworth T8002000 Kenworth T8002001 Kenworth T8001999 Kenworth W9002000 Kenworth W9002001 Kenworth W900
Questions about recall 01V021000
Is there a recall on the 1999-2001 Kenworth C500, Kenworth T600 and others fuses and circuit breakers?
Yes. Recall 01V021000, reported on February 5, 2001, covers about 1,992 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V021000?
Dealers will inspect and correct the problem, as needed. Owner notification began february 26, 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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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