Vehicle recall 86V004000 · December 7, 1986
Kenworth K100, T600A and 1 more model
The circuit breakers may fail and allow the circuit to overheat.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The circuit breakers may fail and allow the circuit to overheat. Consequence of defect: a fire could occur as a result of the circuit breaker failure.
- Remedy
- Remove circuit breakers and replace with fuses.
- Notes
- System: electrical/circuit breaker. Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with fasco automation circuit breakers.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 86V004000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 7, 1986
- Filed by
- PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- March 10, 1986
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth K100 (1985-1986): 1986, 1985
- Kenworth T600A (1985-1986): 1986, 1985
- Kenworth W900B (1985-1986): 1986, 1985
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