Vehicle recall 01V142000 · April 24, 2001

Kenworth T800 and W900

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor FG941 steer axles.

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 meritor FG941 steer axles. The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) was determined incorrectly and over-stated on the vehicle certification label. With the incorrect GAWR listed, these labels do not meet the certification requirements of part 567, "requirements for manufacturers of motor vehicles." vehicles will be remedied either by assigning the proper weight rating or, if possible, by changing the necessary components to meet the currently assigned weight rating.
Consequence: These vehicles would not be in compliance with federal regulations.
Remedy: Vehicles will be remedied either by assigning the proper weight rating or, if possible, by changing the necessary components to meet the currently assigned weight rating. Owner notification began June 22, 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: 01V142000
Reported to NHTSA: April 24, 2001
Filed by: PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Manufacturer campaign: 701-J/01KW04
Owner notification: June 22, 2001
Vehicles potentially affected: 14
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment › Other › Labels

Recall 01V142000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Kenworth T800 (1994-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
Kenworth W900 (1994-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994

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