Recall 01V142000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Defect in 1994-2001 KENWORTH W900
RECALL This recall affects up to 14 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 01V142000 |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Vehicles Affected | 14 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1994 KENWORTH W900, 1994 KENWORTH T800, 1995 KENWORTH W900, 1995 KENWORTH T800, 1996 KENWORTH T800, 1996 KENWORTH W900, 1997 KENWORTH T800, 1997 KENWORTH W900, 1998 KENWORTH W900, 1998 KENWORTH T800, 1999 KENWORTH W900, 1999 KENWORTH T800, 2000 KENWORTH W900, 2000 KENWORTH T800, 2001 KENWORTH W900, 2001 KENWORTH T800
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Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR FG941 STEER AXLES. THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) WAS DETERMINED INCORRECTLY AND OVER-STATED ON THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL. WITH THE INCORRECT GAWR LISTED, THESE LABELS DO NOT MEET THE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUFACTURERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES." VEHICLES WILL BE REMEDIED EITHER BY ASSIGNING THE PROPER WEIGHT RATING OR, IF POSSIBLE, BY CHANGING THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS TO MEET THE CURRENTLY ASSIGNED WEIGHT RATING.
Safety Consequence
THESE VEHICLES WOULD NOT BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
Remedy
VEHICLES WILL BE REMEDIED EITHER BY ASSIGNING THE PROPER WEIGHT RATING OR, IF POSSIBLE, BY CHANGING THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS TO MEET THE CURRENTLY ASSIGNED WEIGHT RATING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 22, 2001. 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 1-425-828-5000.
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