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Paccar - Melted alternator wire may result in fire
Official notice
23 Jul 2013
Last checked
23 Jul 2013
An official NHTSA notice concerns Paccar - Melted alternator wire may result in fire. If the alternator wiring comes in contact with the exhaust manifold, the wiring may melt and lead to a vehicle fire. Published 2013-07-23.
What to do now
Paccar will notify owners and dealers will re-route the alternator wiring, free of charge. The recall began during august 2013. Owners may contact paccar at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's recall number is 13kwj.
Units affected
802
Recall number
13KWJ
Official notice
2013-07-23
The hazard
The hazard
If the alternator wiring comes in contact with the exhaust manifold, the wiring may melt and lead to a vehicle fire.
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Brand: Paccar. Contact: PACCAR Incorporated.
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