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Safety recall · 89V036000

Electrical system: wiring Kenworth recall

PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on March 10, 1989. It covers about 650 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
89V036000
Reported
Mar 10, 1989
Vehicles
650
Area
Electrical system

The problem

Trailer wiring harness connector could cause intermittent or total failure of trailer brake lights or all of the trailer lights.

The risk

This would affect other drivers ability to see thetrailer and could result in an accident.

The fix

REPLACE TRAILER WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR.

Contacts

System: trailer wiring harness connector.Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.

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 89V036000.
  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
1988 Kenworth T40001C
1989 Kenworth T40003F

Questions

Is the 89V036000 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 89V036000?

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 89V036000 announced?

PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on March 10, 1989. 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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