Model year record

1983 KENWORTH W900

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 1 owner complaint on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 83V078000

Equipment: appliance: air conditioner

Component: Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
Manufacturer: PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected: 3,100
Reported to NHTSA: 1983-08-24
Owners notified: 1983-10-15

Defect description

AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING DUCT HOSES COULD CHAFE AND EXPOSE THE WIRE REINFORCEMENT. THE EXPOSED WIRE MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH ONE OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS AND SHORT OUT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH THE AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING HOSES AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior	1	—

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