NHTSA Recall 03V234000: Unknown or other
PACCAR INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 84 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Kenworth T2000.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V234000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 03KW5 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Report received | July 1, 2003 |
| Owner notification | July 29, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with vertical tail pipes, the frame access grabhandle is mounted too high.
Safety risk
This condition could cause a person to slip and/or fall and could lead to personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the grabhandle location and if determined to be mounted too high, the handle will be relocated to the proper height. Owner notification began july 29, 2003. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Notes
Kenworth recall no. 03kw5.customers can 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 03V234000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T2000 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Kenworth T600 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Kenworth T800 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Kenworth W900 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
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.