NHTSA Recall 07V195000
Filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Component: Engine And Engine Cooling. Reported 2007-05-07. An estimated 111 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH CUMMINS C15 OR ISX ENGINES AND EQUIPPED WITH HORTON ENGINE FANS, DURABILITY TESTING REVEALED MICRO CRACKS IN THE FAN BLADES.
Risk
THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT THESE MICRO CRACKS COULD DEVELOP INTO LARGER CRACKS WHICH COULD CAUSE THE FAN TO BREAK APART WHILE TURNING RESULTING IN EQUIPMENT DAMAGE OR PHYSICAL INJURY.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAN BLADE ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440.
Manufacturer campaign number: 07KW7
Notes
KENWORTH RECALL NO. 07KW7.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.