Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables
NHTSA campaign 07V165000 · announced April 18, 2007 · filed by Paccar Incorporated · 302 units affected
The problem
CERTAIN TRUCK EQUIPPED WITH BEHR CABLES, THE CABLES WERE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AND ARE TOO LONG.
The risk
IF THE HOOD BEGINS TO FALL, THE LONGER CABLE WILL CAUSE THE HOOD TO FALL TOO FAR, POTENTIALLY INJURING SOMEONE WORKING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY CABLE THAT ARE LONG FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440.
Notes
KENWORTH RECALL NO. 07KW6.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.