Kenworth recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
PACCAR Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Kenworth T4 and W9 series vehicles manufactured November 13, 2009, through August 26, 2011. The alternator wiring may come in contact with the exhaust manifold.
What could happen
If the alternator wiring comes in contact with the exhaust manifold, the wiring may melt and lead to a vehicle fire.
The fix
PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will re-route the alternator wiring, free of charge. The recall began during August 2013. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's recall number is 13KWJ.
Vehicles covered
- Kenworth T4 Series 2010–2012
- Kenworth W9 Series 2010–2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V322000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Paccar Incorporated
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 23, 2013
- Owners notified
- Aug 9, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 802
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 13, 2009 to Aug 26, 2011
- Part
- Electrical system › Wiring
- Maker's own recall number
- 13KWJ
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.