Vehicle recall 13V322000 · July 23, 2013
Kenworth T4 Series and W9 Series
The alternator wiring may come in contact with the exhaust manifold.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- PACCAR Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Kenworth T4 and W9 series vehicles manufactured November 13, 2009, through August 26, 2011. The alternator wiring may come in contact with the exhaust manifold.
- Consequence
- If the alternator wiring comes in contact with the exhaust manifold, the wiring may melt and lead to a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will re-route the alternator wiring, free of charge. The recall began during August 2013. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's recall number is 13KWJ.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V322000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 23, 2013
- Filed by
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Manufacturer campaign
- 13KWJ
- Owner notification
- August 9, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 802
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth T4 Series (2010-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010
- Kenworth W9 Series (2010-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010
Has your Kenworth been repaired?
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