NHTSA Recall 07V165000
Filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2007-04-18. An estimated 302 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
CERTAIN TRUCK EQUIPPED WITH BEHR CABLES, THE CABLES WERE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AND ARE TOO LONG.
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 the manufacturer will 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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 07KW6
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.