Recall 02V033000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 02V033000. Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. 44 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
INSUFFICIENT TORQUE CAN LEAD TO (1) ELECTRICAL ARCING OF THE WIRES INSIDE OF THE PD BOX, OR (2) AN INTERRUPTED POWER SUPPLY TO THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EITHER OF WHICH CAN LEAD TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE ELECTRICAL POWER AND POSSIBLY VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING.
Defect Summary
ON SOME HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ALCOA FUJIKURA LTD. (AFL) POWER DISTRIBUTION BOXES (PD BOX), THE PD BOXES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INSUFFICIENT TORQUE APPLIED TO THE NUT OF THE MAIN POWER FEED-THROUGH STUD.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND TIGHTEN THE NUT ON THE MAIN POWER FEED-THROUGH STUD. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 25, 2002. 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 1-425-828-5440.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | C500 | 2000 | Check VINs |
| KENWORTH | T600 | 2000 | Check VINs |
| KENWORTH | T800 | 2000 | Check VINs |
| KENWORTH | W900 | 2000 | Check VINs |
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.