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2012 Kenworth W9 Series — federal recalls on file

1 federal recall reported for the 2012 Kenworth W9 Series

These are federal recalls reported for the 2012 Kenworth W9 Series. A recall may apply only to certain VIN ranges or production windows. To confirm whether your specific VIN is in the affected window, use NHTSA's official per-VIN lookup or enter your VIN on our check page.

13V-322 Open recall Jul 23, 2013

PACCAR Incorporated

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

PACCAR Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Kenworth T4 and W9 series vehicles manufactured November 13, 2009, through August 26, 2011. The alternator wiring may come in contact with the exhaust manifold.

Risk: If the alternator wiring comes in contact with the exhaust manifold, the wiring may melt and lead to a vehicle fire.

Remedy: 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. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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