Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood

NHTSA recall 04V360000 · announced July 21, 2004 · filed by Paccar Incorporated · 15 units affected

The problem

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A COMBINATION OF CATERPILLAR C11/C13 ENGINES AND AN OPTIONAL LEECE NEVILLE BRUSHLESS ALTERNATOR, A CHAFFING POINT MAY EXIST BETWEEN A HEAT SHIELD ON THE ENGINE AND THE WIRING FOR THE ALTERNATOR.

The risk

THIS COULD LEAD TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR ARC SITUATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE FIRE.

What to do

DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE ALTERNATOR TO A BRUSH-TYPE ALTERNATOR THAT IS SHORTER IN LENGTH AND PROVIDE THE NECESSARY CLEARANCE TO ALL SURROUNDING COMPONENTS. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 31, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.

Notes

PACCAR/KENWORTH RECALL NO. 04KW3.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

• 2004 Kenworth T600
• 2004 Kenworth T800
• 2004 Kenworth W900

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