Vehicle recall 01V021000 · February 5, 2001
Kenworth C500, T600 and 2 more models
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with an optional firewall-mounted circuit breaker.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with an optional firewall-mounted circuit breaker. The main cab power and battery power leads were attached incorrectly. This condition can result in the main cab power being unprotected.
- Consequence
- If a wiring short occurred anywhere along the cab power circuit, the available battery power could arc and cause subsequent damage to the vehicle or a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and correct the problem, as needed. Owner notification began February 26, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.
- Notes
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 01V021000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 5, 2001
- Filed by
- PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- 01KW01
- Owner notification
- February 26, 2001
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,992
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth C500 (1999-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999
- Kenworth T600 (1999-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999
- Kenworth T800 (1999-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999
- Kenworth W900 (1999-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999
Has your Kenworth been repaired?
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