2001 Kenworth C500, Kenworth T300 and others recall: defroster/defogger/hvac system
Paccar, Incorporated reported this safety recall on September 26, 2001. It covers about 2,670 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,670
- reported
- Sep 26, 2001
- owners notified
- Nov 7, 2001
Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems." the mode door in an HVAC system can become inoperable. The mode door cam and actuator could bind, causing the cam retaining tabs to shear off.
- Risk
- This failure may inhibit the ability to direct air blowing from the HVAC system to the windshield, potentially reducing the driver's visibility.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the mode door operation and replace the HVAC cab mode housing assembly if necessary. Owner notification began november 7, 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 01V305000
Affected vehicles
- Kenworth C500 2001 2001
- Kenworth T300 2001 2001
- Kenworth T600 2001 2001
- Kenworth T800 2001 2001
- Kenworth W900 2001 2001
Questions about recall 01V305000
Is there a recall on the 2001 Kenworth C500, Kenworth T300 and others defroster/defogger/hvac system?
Yes. Recall 01V305000, reported on September 26, 2001, covers about 2,670 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V305000?
Dealers will inspect the mode door operation and replace the HVAC cab mode housing assembly if necessary. Owner notification began november 7, 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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