Recall
Kenworth W900 — 05V084000
NHTSA ID
05V084000
Make
Kenworth
Model
W900
Years Affected
2005
Recall Date
2005-03-04
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Units Affected
39
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
05KW1 & 305-A
Summary
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH WEBASTO HEATERS, THE BURNER TUBES ARE MADE OF MATERIAL THAT DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
Consequence
SHOULD THE BURNER TUBE FAIL, THE COOLANT HEATER COULD OVERHEAT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECTED DEFECTIVE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 4, 2004. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440 OR PETERBILT AT 940-591-4201.