Vehicle recall 04V606000 · December 23, 2004
2004 Kenworth T2000
On certain trucks, a locking tab in the hood lock cylinder was improperly located preventing the cylinder lock from engaging.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain trucks, a locking tab in the hood lock cylinder was improperly located preventing the cylinder lock from engaging. The hood lock cylinder is designed to support the hood once it is raised for access to the engine compartment.
- Consequence
- If the lock does not engage this could result in the hood closing without warning, increasing the risk of injury to someone working under the hood.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the hood lock cylinder and remove and replace any defective hood lock cylinders. The recall began January 23, 2005. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
- Notes
- Kenworth recall no. 04KW9.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V606000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 23, 2004
- Filed by
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- 04KW9
- Owner notification
- January 23, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 55
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth T2000 (2004): 2004
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