Appliance: air conditionerRecall 83V-078 · 1982–1983 Kenworth W900
PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall 83V-078 covers 3,100 1982–1983 Kenworth W900 for a appliance: air conditioner problem, reported to NHTSA on August 24, 1983.
Source: NHTSA recall 83V078000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING DUCT HOSES COULD CHAFE AND EXPOSE THE WIRE REINFORCEMENT. THE EXPOSED WIRE MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH ONE OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS AND SHORT OUT.
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH THE AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING HOSES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: COOLING; AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING DUCT HOSES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF WIRE OVERHEATS, HOSES COULD MELT, POSSIBLY RESULTINGIN FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: IF A BURNING SMELL OR SMOKE IS NOTICED WHILE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION, THEVEHICLE SHOULD IMMEDIATELY BE BROUGHT TO A SAFE STOP AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF.VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN UNTIL THE HOSES HAVE BEEN FIXED.
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 March 1, 1982 to August 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.