Vehicle recall 03V285000 · August 5, 2003
Kenworth T600, T800 and 1 more model
On certain heavy duty trucks, the main cab wiring harness was incorrectly connected to the 50 amp circuit breaker instead of the 135 amp breaker.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain heavy duty trucks, the main cab wiring harness was incorrectly connected to the 50 amp circuit breaker instead of the 135 amp breaker.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicles and the wiring will be corrected if necessary. Owner notification began September 16, 2003. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
- Notes
- Kenworth recall no. 03KW7.CUSTOMERS can 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
- 03V285000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 5, 2003
- Filed by
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- 03KW7
- Owner notification
- September 16, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 117
- 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 T600 (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Kenworth T800 (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Kenworth W900 (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
Has your Kenworth been repaired?
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