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Kenworth T4 Series Recall 13V322: Electrical System:Wiring

NHTSA campaign 13V322, reported July 23, 2013, 802 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V322PACCAR Incorporated
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Problem
PACCAR Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Kenworth T4 and W9 series vehicles manufactured November 13, 2009, through August 26, 2011. The alternator wiring may come in contact with the exhaust manifold.
Risk
If the alternator wiring comes in contact with the exhaust manifold, the wiring may melt and lead to a vehicle fire.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will re-route the alternator wiring, free of charge. The recall began during August 2013. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's recall number is 13KWJ.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Kenworth T4 Series201020112012
Kenworth W9 Series201020112012