2002 KENWORTH T600 Recalls (5)

Campaign:
02V241001 on 09/11/2002
Component:
Service brakes, air:controls:hand control
Manufactured:
05/10/2002 - 10/15/2002
Affected:
3,158
Defect:
On certain vehicles equipped with bendix tc-7 trailer control hand-operated valve with push-to-connect fittings. the delivery port in the valve body may be partially blocked due to a problem during the molding process.
Consequence:
Such blockage may slow the delivery and exhaust of air to and from the trailer brakes when they are operated by this hand-operated trailer control valve.
Correction:
Paccar will notify its customers and inspect and replace, if necessary, the hand valve free of charge. owner notification began october 18, 2002. 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 peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
Notes:
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
03V045000 on 02/12/2003
Component:
Exterior lighting
Manufactured:
05/22/2002 - 02/13/2003
Affected:
9,890
Defect:
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:
This could cause an electrical short and/or possible fire hazard.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Kenworth recall no. 03kw1. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
03V168000 on 05/14/2003
Component:
Trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly
Manufactured:
07/17/2001 - 05/14/2003
Affected:
483
Defect:
On certain trucks equipped with jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions.
Consequence:
If left undetected or corrected it could lead to the separation of the fifth wheel top plate from its mounting structure, possibly resulting in a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge. peterbilt's owner notification began june 20, 2003. kenworth's owner notification began june 12, 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 peterbilt at 940-591-4201 or kenworth 425-828-5440.
Notes:
Peterbilt recall no. 403-c/kenworth recall no. 03kw4.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
03V234000 on 07/02/2003
Component:
Unknown or other
Manufactured:
11/11/2002 - 04/29/2003
Affected:
84
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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).

Campaign:
03V285000 on 08/06/2003
Component:
Electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
Manufactured:
06/30/2002 - 07/27/2003
Affected:
117
Defect:
On certain heavy duty trucks, the main cab wiring harness was incorrectly connected to the 50 amp circuit breaker instead of the 135 amp breaker.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the vehicles and the wiring will be corrected if necessary. owner notification began september 16, 2003. owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Notes:
Kenworth recall no. 03kw7.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2002 KENWORTH T600 TSB

Bulletin:
TIB-44-17
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Kenworth trucks: reduced engine power from fuel starvation. any model kenworth equipped with the 2007 emissions compliant isx engine and optional davco 382 fuel filter, built prior to 8/11/08, *pe

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