Recall 04V-174: 2003–2004 Kenworth T600, 2003–2004 Kenworth T800 and 1 more
PACCAR INCORPORATED recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Apr 12, 2004, covering about 25 vehicles.
The problem
Certain trucks equipped with eaton fuller ultrasonic transmissions fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock and transmission braking effect." the cab transmission harness could have been incorrectly wired during production installation.
The risk
This could cause the neutral start feature of the transmission to disable allowing the vehicle to start in gear increasing the potential for a crash.
The fix
Dealers will repair the connections in the wiring harness if necessary. Owner notification began on may 7, 2004. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Notes
Kenworth recall no. 04kw1.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | PACCAR INCORPORATED |
|---|---|
| Component | Electrical System › Wiring |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 04V174000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth T600 | 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Kenworth T800 | 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Kenworth W900 | 2003, 2004 | All 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 04V-174?
Certain trucks equipped with eaton fuller ultrasonic transmissions fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock and transmission braking effect." the cab transmission harness could have been incorrectly wired during production installation.
How is recall 04V-174 fixed?
Dealers will repair the connections in the wiring harness if necessary. Owner notification began on may 7, 2004. Owners 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.