Vehicle recall 04V169000 · April 2, 2004
2003-2004 Kenworth T300
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the bolts fail, the complete hub and fan assembly could separate from the engine resulting in equipment damage and/or personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new journal bracket. The recall began may 11, 2004. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
- Notes
- Kenworthrecall no. 03KW9.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
- 04V169000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 2, 2004
- Filed by
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- 03KW9
- Owner notification
- May 11, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,586
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth T300 (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
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