2002-2003 Kenworth C500, Kenworth K100E and others recall: exterior lighting

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on February 13, 2003. It covers about 9,890 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 9,890
reported: Feb 13, 2003
owners notified: Mar 14, 2003
related complaints: 3

Exterior lighting

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: This could cause an electrical short and/or possible fire hazard.
Remedy: 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 number 03V045000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about lights problems.

2002 Kenworth C500 2003 Kenworth C500 2002 Kenworth K100E 2003 Kenworth K100E 2002 Kenworth T2000 2003 Kenworth T2000 2002 Kenworth T300 2003 Kenworth T300 2002 Kenworth T600 2003 Kenworth T600 2002 Kenworth T800 2003 Kenworth T800

Questions about recall 03V045000

Is there a recall on the 2002-2003 Kenworth C500, Kenworth K100E and others exterior lighting?

Yes. Recall 03V045000, reported on February 13, 2003, covers about 9,890 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V045000?

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.

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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