KENWORTH W900 1983: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 83V078000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | W900 | 1983 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1983-10-15 | 1983-08-24 | 1983-09-06 |
Production Dates: 1982-03-01 - 1983-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Component: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3100
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING DUCT HOSES COULD CHAFE AND EXPOSE THE WIRE REINFORCEMENT. THE EXPOSED WIRE MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH ONE OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS AND SHORT OUT.
DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH THE AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING HOSES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: COOLING; AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING DUCT HOSES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF WIRE OVERHEATS, HOSES COULD MELT, POSSIBLY RESULTINGIN FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: IF A BURNING SMELL OR SMOKE IS NOTICED WHILE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION, THEVEHICLE SHOULD IMMEDIATELY BE BROUGHT TO A SAFE STOP AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF.VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN UNTIL THE HOSES HAVE BEEN FIXED.
