Vehicle recall 07V165000 · April 18, 2007
Kenworth T800 and W900
Certain truck equipped with behr cables, the cables were installed incorrectly and are too long.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain truck equipped with behr cables, the cables were installed incorrectly and are too long.
- Consequence
- If the hood begins to fall, the longer cable will cause the hood to fall too far, potentially injuring someone working in the engine compartment.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace any cable that are long free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.
- Notes
- Kenworth recall no. 07KW6.CUSTOMERS may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V165000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 18, 2007
- Filed by
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- 07KW6
- Owner notification
- March 27, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 302
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables
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 (2008): 2008
- Kenworth W900 (2008): 2008
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