Wiring: fuses and circuit breakersRecall 86V-004 · Kenworth vehicles

PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall 86V-004 covers 5,000 Kenworth vehicles for a wiring: fuses and circuit breakers problem, reported to NHTSA on December 7, 1986.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected5,0003 models
ReportedDec 7, 1986Owners notified Mar 10, 1986
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 86V004000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS MAY FAIL AND ALLOW THE CIRCUIT TO OVERHEAT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A FIRE COULD OCCUR AS A RESULT OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER FAILURE.

What to do

The fix

REMOVE CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND REPLACE WITH FUSES.

SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL/CIRCUIT BREAKER. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH FASCO AUTOMATION CIRCUIT BREAKERS.

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

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from May 1, 1985 to December 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.