NHTSA Recall 02V033000: Electrical system: wiring
PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 44 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Kenworth C500.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V033000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 02KW2 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | February 4, 2002 |
| Owner notification | February 25, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
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.
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 02V033000
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.