NHTSA recall 05V084000
Engine and engine cooling
Kenworth T800 and 2 more
Reported Mar 4, 200539 vehicles affectedPACCAR INCORPORATEDMaker’s number 05KW1 & 305-ABuilt Nov 11, 2002 – Aug 13, 2003
The defect
On certain trucks equipped with webasto heaters, the burner tubes are made of material that does not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
The risk
Should the burner tube fail, the coolant heater could overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the suspected defective parts free of charge. the recall began on april 4, 2004. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.