KENWORTH T800 2004: STRUCTURE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V533000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | T800 | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-11-19 | 2004-11-02 | 2004-11-04 |
Production Dates: 2004-01-02 - 2004-05-12
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 04KW7
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2851
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, SOME OF THE HUCK BOLTS ON THE CAB MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED.
IF THE HUCK BOLTS ARE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, IN AN EXTREME LOADING CONDITION "SUCH AS FRONTAL AND/OR SIDE IMPACT OR A VEHICLE ROLLOVER SITUATION", THE CAB STRUCTURE COULD BE COMPROMISED AND NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR THE OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE HUCK BOLTS ON THE CAB ATTACHING STRUCTURE OF THE LEFT-HAND DOOR APERTURE, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 19, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440.
KENWORTH'S RECALL NO. 04KW7.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
