The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·13V322000·Announced 2013-07-23

Kenworth Recalls 2010-2012 T4 and W9 Series Vehicles for Fire Risk

PACCAR is recalling 802 Kenworth T4 and W9 series vehicles because alternator wiring may contact the exhaust manifold, potentially causing a vehicle fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wiring contacting exhaust) that can lead to a vehicle fire, which meets the rubric criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Kenworth T4 and W9 series vehicles. The recall covers 802 vehicles manufactured between November 13, 2009, and August 26, 2011. The defect involves the alternator wiring, which may come into contact with the exhaust manifold.

If the alternator wiring touches the exhaust manifold, the wiring may melt, which can lead to a vehicle fire. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will re-route the alternator wiring free of charge. The recall began in August 2013. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KENWORTH T4 SERIES, W9 SERIES
Brand
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
802

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • T4 SERIES
  • W9 SERIES

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same brand · KENWORTH

Same manufacturer · PACCAR Incorporated

See all →

Same hazard · fire

See all →