Recall
Kenworth W900 — 07V165000
NHTSA ID
07V165000
Make
Kenworth
Model
W900
Years Affected
2008
Recall Date
2007-04-18
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Units Affected
302
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
07KW6
Summary
CERTAIN TRUCK EQUIPPED WITH BEHR CABLES, THE CABLES WERE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AND ARE TOO LONG.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.