Recall
Kenworth W9 Series — 13V322000
NHTSA ID
13V322000
Make
Kenworth
Model
W9 Series
Years Affected
2010
Recall Date
2013-07-23
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Units Affected
802
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
13KWJ
Summary
PACCAR Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Kenworth T4 and W9 series vehicles manufactured November 13, 2009, through August 26, 2011. The alternator wiring may come in contact with the exhaust manifold.
Consequence
If the alternator wiring comes in contact with the exhaust manifold, the wiring may melt and lead to a vehicle fire.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will re-route the alternator wiring, free of charge. The recall began during August 2013. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's recall number is 13KWJ.