Make : KENWORTH | Model : T600 | Year : 2004 |
Build Dates : 20031103 - 20040614 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V360000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20040831 | Date Received by ODI: 20040721 | Date Added to Database: 20040721 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: PACCAR INCORPORATED | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PACCAR INCORPORATED | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 04KW3 | ||
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 15 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD LEAD TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR ARC SITUATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE FIRE. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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). |