NHTSA recall 04V169000
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
Kenworth T300
Reported Apr 2, 20042,586 vehicles affectedPACCAR INCORPORATEDMaker’s number 03KW9Built Sep 1, 2002 – Feb 9, 2004
The defect
On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar C7 or 3126e 2002 engines and horton fan hubs, the fan hub mounting bolts can fail, resulting in the hub and fan assembly separating from the engine. this loss of clamp load causes unwanted vibration in the assembly that leads to bolt failure.
The risk
If the bolts fail, the complete hub and fan assembly could separate from the engine resulting in equipment damage and/or personal injury.
The remedy
Dealers will install a new journal bracket. the recall began may 11, 2004. owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.