Recall 02V-033: 2000 Kenworth C500, 2000 Kenworth T600 and 2 more

PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Feb 4, 2002, covering about 44 vehicles.

NHTSA number
02V-033
Report date
Feb 4, 2002
Vehicles affected
44
Owners notified
Feb 25, 2002

The problem

On some heavy duty trucks equipped with alcoa fujikura ltd. (Afl) power distribution boxes (Pd box), the pd boxes were manufactured with insufficient torque applied to the nut of the main power feed-through stud.

The risk

Insufficient torque can lead to (1) electrical arcing of the wires inside of the pd box, or (2) an interrupted power supply to the vehicle's electrical system, either of which can lead to a loss of vehicle electrical power and possibly vehicle control without warning.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and tighten the nut on the main power feed-through stud. Owner notification began february 25, 2002. 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 1-425-828-5440.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerPACCAR, INCORPORATED
ComponentElectrical System › Wiring
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number02V033000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Kenworth C5002000All years
Kenworth T6002000All years
Kenworth T8002000All years
Kenworth W9002000All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 02V-033?

On some heavy duty trucks equipped with alcoa fujikura ltd. (Afl) power distribution boxes (Pd box), the pd boxes were manufactured with insufficient torque applied to the nut of the main power feed-through stud.

How is recall 02V-033 fixed?

Dealers will inspect and tighten the nut on the main power feed-through stud. Owner notification began february 25, 2002. 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 1-425-828-5440.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.