OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

03V234000

Unknown Or Other

Reported Jul 1, 2003 · PACCAR INCORPORATED

Summary

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH VERTICAL TAIL PIPES, THE FRAME ACCESS GRABHANDLE IS MOUNTED TOO HIGH.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A PERSON TO SLIP AND/OR FALL AND COULD LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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).

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

2003 Kenworth T600 2003 Kenworth W900 2003 Kenworth T800 2003 Kenworth T2000 2002 Kenworth W900 2002 Kenworth T800 2002 Kenworth T2000 2002 Kenworth T600 2001 Kenworth T600 2001 Kenworth T2000 2001 Kenworth W900 2001 Kenworth T800

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