The problem
An incorrect switch was installed in the cruise control system on certain model t300 trucks.
The risk
A light application of the brakes will not deactivate the cruise control and the system will have to be shut off by the dash switch. This could lead to unintended acceleration and a crash without warning.
The fix
Kenworth will install the correct sensor switch. The recall began on january 10, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Contacts
Kenworth recall no. 06Kw4. Customers may also 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.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Kenworth dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 06V446000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.