KENWORTH T800 2001: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V234000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | T800 | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-07-29 | 2003-07-01 | 2003-07-03 |
Production Dates: 2001-03-24 - 2001-03-24
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 03KW5
Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 84
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH VERTICAL TAIL PIPES, THE FRAME ACCESS GRABHANDLE IS MOUNTED TOO HIGH.
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A PERSON TO SLIP AND/OR FALL AND COULD LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE GRABHANDLE LOCATION AND IF DETERMINED TO BE MOUNTED TOO HIGH, THE HANDLE WILL BE RELOCATED TO THE PROPER HEIGHT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.
KENWORTH RECALL NO. 03KW5.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
