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1996-1998 Kenworth C500, Kenworth K100 and others recall: front underhood

Paccar, Incorporated reported this safety recall on June 11, 1998. It covers about 9,500 vehicles.

vehicles affected
9,500
reported
Jun 11, 1998
owners notified
Jul 2, 1998
related complaints
1

Electrical system: wiring: front underhood

What is wrong
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar 3406e engines. The routing of the electrical and fuel lines can cause chaffing of the wiring harness on the fuel line.
Risk
This chaffing can cause fuel leakage and a potential for a fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect, adjust, and repair, if necessary, the fuel line and electrical harness.

Recall number 98V129000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about electrical problems.

1996 Kenworth C5001997 Kenworth C5001998 Kenworth C5001996 Kenworth K1001997 Kenworth K1001998 Kenworth K1001996 Kenworth T20001997 Kenworth T20001998 Kenworth T20001996 Kenworth T6001997 Kenworth T6001998 Kenworth T600

Questions about recall 98V129000

Is there a recall on the 1996-1998 Kenworth C500, Kenworth K100 and others front underhood?

Yes. Recall 98V129000, reported on June 11, 1998, covers about 9,500 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V129000?

Dealers will inspect, adjust, and repair, if necessary, the fuel line and electrical harness.

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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