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Safety recall · 87V161000

Structure: frame and members Kenworth recall

PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on October 15, 1987. It covers about 1,400 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
87V161000
Reported
Oct 15, 1987
Vehicles
1,400
Area
Body, doors & structure

The problem

Fasteners used to support the side skirt assembly may fail.

The risk

SIDE SKIRT ASSEMBLY MAY SEPARATE FROM TRUCK.

The fix

Install two supporting angles to prevent skirt assembly separation.

Contacts

System: side skirt assemblyvehicle description: heavy duty trucks with false sheet metal and/or a batterybox under the cab.

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Kenworth dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 87V161000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1986 Kenworth T600A03D
1987 Kenworth T600A03D

Questions

Is the 87V161000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. PACCAR, INCORPORATED's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 87V161000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 87V161000 announced?

PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on October 15, 1987. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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