Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V142000 Reported April 24, 2001

Paccar/kenworth/part 567/gawr

Paccar Incorporated · Equipment · 14 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01V142000
Manufacturer Campaign
701-J/01KW04
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
14
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 24, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor fg941 steer axles. the gross axle weight rating (gawr) was determined incorrectly and over-stated on the vehicle certification label. with the incorrect gawr listed, these labels do not meet the certification requirements of part 567, "requirements for manufacturers of motor vehicles." vehicles will be remedied either by assigning the proper weight rating or, if possible, by changing the necessary components to meet the currently assigned weight rating.

Safety Consequence

These vehicles would not be in compliance with federal regulations.

Corrective Action

Vehicles will be remedied either by assigning the proper weight rating or, if possible, by changing the necessary components to meet the currently assigned weight rating. owner notification began june 22, 2001. 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 1-425-828-5000.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference recall ID 01V142000 or campaign 701-J/01KW04.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 01V142000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V142000?

NHTSA recall 01V142000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on April 24, 2001. It addresses: Paccar/kenworth/part 567/gawr. The recall affects approximately 14 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V142000 or the manufacturer campaign number 701-J/01KW04. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.