Electrical system: wiringRecall 13V-322 · Kenworth vehicles
PACCAR Incorporated recall 13V-322 covers 802 Kenworth vehicles for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on July 23, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V322000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the alternator wiring comes in contact with the exhaust manifold, the wiring may melt and lead to a vehicle fire.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 13, 2009 to August 26, 2011. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.