Unknown or otherRecall 03V-234 · Kenworth vehicles

PACCAR INCORPORATED recall 03V-234 covers 84 Kenworth vehicles for a unknown or other problem, reported to NHTSA on July 1, 2003.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected844 models

ReportedJul 1, 2003Owners notified Jul 29, 2003

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 03V234000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH VERTICAL TAIL PIPES, THE FRAME ACCESS GRABHANDLE IS MOUNTED TOO HIGH.

The risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A PERSON TO SLIP AND/OR FALL AND COULD LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY.

What to do

The fix

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.

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).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

4 models

Vehicles in this recall

Kenworth T20002001, 2002, 2003

Kenworth T6002001, 2002, 2003

Kenworth T8002001, 2002, 2003

Kenworth W9002001, 2002, 2003

Built from March 24, 2001 to April 30, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.