Vehicle recall 83V078000 · August 24, 1983

1982-1983 Kenworth W900

Air conditioning and heating duct hoses could chafe and expose the wire reinforcement.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Air conditioning and heating duct hoses could chafe and expose the wire reinforcement. The exposed wire may come in contact with one of the electrical connectors and short out.
Remedy: Dealer will replace both the air conditioning and heating hoses at no cost to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: trucks.system: cooling; air conditioning and heating duct hoses.consequences of defect: if wire overheats, hoses could melt, possibly resultingin fire and personal injury.note: if a burning smell or smoke is noticed while vehicle is in operation, thevehicle should immediately be brought to a safe stop and the engine shut off.vehicle should not be driven until the hoses have been fixed.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 83V078000
Reported to NHTSA: August 24, 1983
Filed by: PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Owner notification: October 15, 1983
Vehicles potentially affected: 3,100
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner

Recall 83V078000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Kenworth W900 (1982-1983): 1983, 1982

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