2003–2004 Kenworth T300 Recall: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C7 OR 3126E 2002 ENGINES AND…
NHTSA campaign 04V169000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Apr 2, 2004 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C7 OR 3126E 2002 ENGINES AND HORTON FAN HUBS, THE FAN HUB MOUNTING BOLTS CAN FAIL, RESULTING IN THE HUB AND FAN ASSEMBLY SEPARATING FROM THE ENGINE. THIS LOSS OF CLAMP LOAD CAUSES UNWANTED VIBRATION IN THE ASSEMBLY THAT LEADS TO BOLT FAILURE.
The risk
IF THE BOLTS FAIL, THE COMPLETE HUB AND FAN ASSEMBLY COULD SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE RESULTING IN EQUIPMENT DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
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DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW JOURNAL BRACKET. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 11, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.
KENWORTHRECALL NO. 03KW9.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Kenworth T300 recalls
- 2008–2010 Kenworth T270 and 6 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
- 2007–2008 Kenworth T270 and 2 other models — Fuel System, Other
- 2008 Kenworth C500 and 14 other models — Latches/locks/linkages
- 2008 Kenworth 953 and 20 other models — CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON SYNFLEX ECLIPSE BRAND…
- 2006–2008 Kenworth T300 — ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISC OR PACCAR PX8…
Other campaigns involving Kenworth vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 04V169000 (manufacturer number 03KW9). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.