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2003 KENWORTH K100E
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
NHTSA Campaign No. 03V045000
Defect Summary:CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRAILER CONNECTIONS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS (FMVSS) NO. 121, ¿AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS,¿ AND NO. 108, ¿LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.¿ THE SUPPLIER REMOVED A RUBBER GROMMET FROM THE TRAILER LIGHT LINE CONNECTOR. THE VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING CORROSION AT THE 7-WAY TRAILER CONNECTION. THIS CAUSES INTERMITTENT FLASHING/FLICKERING OF THE TRAILER LIGHTS.
Consequence Summary:THIS COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND/OR POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD.
Corrective Summary:DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE MISSING GROMMET ON ALL AFFECTED CHASSIS. IF A CONNECTOR IS FOUND DEFECTIVE, IT WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW CONNECTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS BEGAN ON MARCH 14, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:PACCAR INCORPORATED
Begin Date of Manufacturing:20020523
End Date of Manufacturing:20030214
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:9890
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:20030314
Recall Initiator:MFR
Manufacturer that Filed Report:PACCAR INCORPORATED
Report Received Date:20030213
Record Creation Date:20030213
Regulation Part Number:571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:121 & 108
Caroops Record ID:61434
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