Recall 01V142000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 01V142000. Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 14 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
THESE VEHICLES WOULD NOT BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
Defect Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR FG941 STEER AXLES. THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) WAS DETERMINED INCORRECTLY AND OVER-STATED ON THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL. WITH THE INCORRECT GAWR LISTED, THESE LABELS DO NOT MEET THE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUFACTURERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES." VEHICLES WILL BE REMEDIED EITHER BY ASSIGNING THE PROPER WEIGHT RATING OR, IF POSSIBLE, BY CHANGING THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS TO MEET THE CURRENTLY ASSIGNED WEIGHT RATING.
Remedy
VEHICLES WILL BE REMEDIED EITHER BY ASSIGNING THE PROPER WEIGHT RATING OR, IF POSSIBLE, BY CHANGING THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS TO MEET THE CURRENTLY ASSIGNED WEIGHT RATING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 22, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5000.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching KENWORTH from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V022000 | Jan 19, 2026 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | STEERING | 219 |
| 25V569000 | Sep 2, 2025 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 18,332 |
| 25V436000 | Jun 26, 2025 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | 56,260 |
| 25V181000 | Mar 24, 2025 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | 238 |
| 25V182000 | Mar 24, 2025 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | 168 |
| 25V041000 | Jan 29, 2025 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 5,378 |
| 25V014000 | Jan 16, 2025 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1,110 |
| 24V915000 | Dec 9, 2024 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 220,764 |
| 24V908000 | Dec 3, 2024 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM | 68 |
| 24V903000 | Dec 2, 2024 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS | 29 |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.