KENWORTH T2000 2003: STRUCTURE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V410000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | T2000 | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-09-24 | 2004-08-19 | 2004-08-23 |
Production Dates: 2003-11-01 - 2004-02-20
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 04KW5
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 311
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BRACKET, USED TO SUPPORT THE BATTERY BOX AND STEP, CAN CRACK.
A CRACK IN THE BRACKET MAY LEAD TO PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE BRACKET CAUSING THE STEP TO FAIL WITHOUT WARNING, WHEN AN INDIVIDUAL STEPS ON IT, CAUSING A FALL.
DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE BATTERY BOX SUPPORT BRACKET AND STEP SUPPORT BRACKET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.
PACCAR/KENWORTH RECALL NO. 04KW5.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
