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NHTSA recall 03V234000 · announced July 1, 2003 · filed by Paccar Incorporated · 84 units affected

The problem

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH VERTICAL TAIL PIPES, THE FRAME ACCESS GRABHANDLE IS MOUNTED TOO HIGH.

The risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A PERSON TO SLIP AND/OR FALL AND COULD LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE GRABHANDLE LOCATION AND IF DETERMINED TO BE MOUNTED TOO HIGH, THE HANDLE WILL BE RELOCATED TO THE PROPER HEIGHT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.

Notes

KENWORTH RECALL NO. 03KW5.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2001 Kenworth T2000
• 2002 Kenworth T2000
• 2003 Kenworth T2000
• 2001 Kenworth T600
• 2002 Kenworth T600
• 2003 Kenworth T600
• 2001 Kenworth T800
• 2002 Kenworth T800
• 2003 Kenworth T800
• 2001 Kenworth W900
• 2002 Kenworth W900
• 2003 Kenworth W900

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.