Vehicle recall 89V019000 · January 7, 1989
Kenworth T600A and T800
Routing of fuel line could allow it to contact the electricial connection on the starter solenoid.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Routing of fuel line could allow it to contact the electricial connection on the starter solenoid.
- Consequence
- Such contact could result in a truck fire.
- Remedy
- Reroute fuel line and secure away from starter solenoid.
- Notes
- System: fuel line.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with caterpillar 3406 engines.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 89V019000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 7, 1989
- Filed by
- PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- March 8, 1989
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,078
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth T600A (1988-1989): 1989, 1988
- Kenworth T800 (1988-1989): 1989, 1988
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