NHTSA campaign 07V165000
PACCAR INCORPORATED recall 07V165000
CERTAIN TRUCK EQUIPPED WITH BEHR CABLES, THE CABLES WERE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AND ARE TOO LONG.
Reported 04/18/2007
What can happen
IF THE HOOD BEGINS TO FALL, THE LONGER CABLE WILL CAUSE THE HOOD TO FALL TOO FAR, POTENTIALLY INJURING SOMEONE WORKING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Repair
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY CABLE THAT ARE LONG FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440.
Components
- Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: Cables
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.