| Make : KENWORTH | Model : T600 | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 19981201 - 19990630 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V181001 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19990709 | Date Added to Database: 19990714 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: PACCAR, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PACCAR INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99KW3/799-C | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 272 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES AND EATON AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS. THE ENGINES CAN STALL BECAUSE OF SOFTWARE PROBLEMS. |
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Consequence:
INCREASED STEERING EFFORT CAN OCCUR. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL UPDATE THESE ENGINES WITH SOFTWARE CHANGES. CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY OF THIS RECALL. |
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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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