Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V045000 Reported February 13, 2003

Paccar/kenworth/trailer lights

Paccar Incorporated · N/A · 9,890 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
03V045000
Manufacturer Campaign
03KW1
Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
9,890
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 13, 2003

Defect Summary

Certain trucks equipped with trailer connections fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards (fmvss) no. 121, "air brake systems," and no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the supplier removed a rubber grommet from the trailer light line connector. The vehicles are experiencing corrosion at the 7-way trailer connection. this causes intermittent flashing/flickering of the trailer lights.

Safety Consequence

This could cause an electrical short and/or possible fire hazard.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install the missing grommet on all affected chassis. if a connector is found defective, it will be replaced with a new connector. owner notification is began on march 14, 2003. 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 1-425-828-5440.

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 03V045000 or campaign 03KW1.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 03V045000

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

What is recall 03V045000?

NHTSA recall 03V045000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on February 13, 2003. It addresses: Paccar/kenworth/trailer lights. The recall affects approximately 9,890 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V045000 or the manufacturer campaign number 03KW1. 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.