1998-1999 Kenworth T2000, Kenworth T600 and others recall: module

Paccar, Incorporated reported this safety recall on July 9, 1999. It covers about 272 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 272
reported: Jul 9, 1999
related complaints: 4

Electrical system: ignition: module

What is wrong: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar engines and eaton autoshift transmissions. The engines can stall because of software problems.
Risk: Increased steering effort can occur.
Remedy: Dealers will update these engines with software changes. Caterpillar is conducting the owner notification and remedy of this recall.

Recall number 99V181001

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about electrical problems.

1998 Kenworth T2000 1999 Kenworth T2000 1998 Kenworth T600 1999 Kenworth T600 1998 Kenworth T800 1999 Kenworth T800 1998 Kenworth W900 1999 Kenworth W900 1998 Peterbilt 357 1999 Peterbilt 357 1998 Peterbilt 377 1999 Peterbilt 377

Questions about recall 99V181001

Is there a recall on the 1998-1999 Kenworth T2000, Kenworth T600 and others module?

Yes. Recall 99V181001, reported on July 9, 1999, covers about 272 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V181001?

Dealers will update these engines with software changes. Caterpillar is conducting the owner notification and remedy of this recall.

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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