| Make : KENWORTH | Model : T2000 | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20031101 - 20040220 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V410000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040924 | Date Received by ODI: 20040819 | Date Added to Database: 20040823 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: PACCAR INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PACCAR INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 04KW5 | ||
| Component: STRUCTURE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 311 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BRACKET, USED TO SUPPORT THE BATTERY BOX AND STEP, CAN CRACK. |
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Consequence:
A CRAK IN THE BRACKET MAY LEAD TO PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE BRACKET CAUSING THE STEP TO FAIL WITHOUT WARNING, WHEN AN INDIVIDUAL STEPS ON IT, CAUSING A FALL. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE BATTERY BOX SUPPORT BRACKET AND STEP SUPPORT BRACKET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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