Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood

NHTSA recall 98V129000 · announced June 11, 1998 · filed by Paccar, Incorporated · 9,500 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

THIS CHAFFING CAN CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE AND A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT, ADJUST, AND REPAIR, IF NECESSARY, THE FUEL LINE AND ELECTRICAL HARNESS.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-206-828-5418.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

• 1996 Kenworth C500
• 1997 Kenworth C500
• 1998 Kenworth C500
• 1996 Kenworth K100
• 1997 Kenworth K100
• 1998 Kenworth K100
• 1996 Kenworth T2000
• 1997 Kenworth T2000
• 1998 Kenworth T2000
• 1996 Kenworth T600
• 1997 Kenworth T600
• 1998 Kenworth T600
• 1996 Kenworth T800
• 1997 Kenworth T800
• 1998 Kenworth T800
• 1996 Kenworth W900
• 1997 Kenworth W900
• 1998 Kenworth W900

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