Recall 98V129000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Defect in 1996-1998 KENWORTH C500
RECALL This recall affects up to 9,500 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 98V129000 |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Vehicles Affected | 9,500 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1996 KENWORTH T2000, 1996 KENWORTH T800, 1996 KENWORTH W900, 1996 KENWORTH K100, 1996 KENWORTH C500, 1996 KENWORTH T600, 1997 KENWORTH K100, 1997 KENWORTH T600, 1997 KENWORTH C500, 1997 KENWORTH T800, 1997 KENWORTH W900, 1997 KENWORTH T2000, 1998 KENWORTH C500, 1998 KENWORTH T2000, 1998 KENWORTH K100, 1998 KENWORTH T600, 1998 KENWORTH T800, 1998 KENWORTH W900
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Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3406E ENGINES. THE ROUTING OF THE ELECTRICAL AND FUEL LINES CAN CAUSE CHAFFING OF THE WIRING HARNESS ON THE FUEL LINE.
Safety Consequence
THIS CHAFFING CAN CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE AND A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, ADJUST, AND REPAIR, IF NECESSARY, THE FUEL LINE AND ELECTRICAL HARNESS.
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