| Make : KENWORTH | Model : T800 | Year : 2005 |
| Build Dates : 20021111 - 20030813 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V084000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050404 | Date Received by ODI: 20050304 | Date Added to Database: 20050311 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: PACCAR INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PACCAR INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 05KW1 & 305-A | ||
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 39 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH WEBASTO HEATERS, THE BURNER TUBES ARE MADE OF MATERIAL THAT DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY. |
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Consequence:
SHOULD THE BURNER TUBE FAIL, THE COOLANT HEATER COULD OVERHEAT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECTED DEFECTIVE PARTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 4, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440 OR PETERBILT AT 940-591-4201. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | 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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