NHTSA Recall 01V021000: Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)
PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,992 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Kenworth C500.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V021000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 01KW01 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
| Report received | February 5, 2001 |
| Owner notification | February 26, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with an optional firewall-mounted circuit breaker. The main cab power and battery power leads were attached incorrectly. This condition can result in the main cab power being unprotected.
Safety risk
If a wiring short occurred anywhere along the cab power circuit, the available battery power could arc and cause subsequent damage to the vehicle or a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and correct the problem, as needed. Owner notification began february 26, 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.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V021000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth C500 | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Kenworth T600 | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Kenworth T800 | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Kenworth W900 | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.