How many recalls does the 2003 Pierce Kenworth have?

The 2003 Pierce Kenworth has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2003 Pierce Kenworth has an open recall?

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2003 Pierce Kenworth Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2003 Pierce Kenworth has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 9 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 03V524000 2003-12-15 9 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN FIRE APPARATUS EQUIPPED WITH KENWORTH CHASSIS, CATERPILLAR C7 OR 3126E AND 2002 ENGINES, AND HORTON FAN HUBS. THE FAN HUB MOUNTING BOLTS CAN FAIL RESULTING IN THE HUB AND FAN ASSEMBLY SEPARATING FROM THE ENGINE. THE LOSS OF CLAMP LOAD CAUSES UNWANTED VIBRATION IN THE ASSEMBLY THAT LEADS TO BOLT FAILURE.

Consequence

IF THE BOLTS FAIL, THE COMPLETE HUB AND FAN ASSEMBLY COULD SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE RESULTING IN EQUIPMENT DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD A RIGID SPACER ACROSS THE TWO LOWER MOUNTING HOLES OF THE FAN HUB TO MAINTAIN THE CLAMPING FORCE AND REPLACE ALL THE BOLTS AND WASHERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGIN IN LATE DECEMBER 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PIERCE AT 1-888-974-3723.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2003 Pierce Kenworth as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.