Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V234000 Reported July 1, 2003

Paccar/kenworth/grab handle

Q: What is recall 03V234000?

NHTSA recall 03V234000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on July 1, 2003. It addresses: Paccar/kenworth/grab handle. The recall affects approximately 84 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Paccar Incorporated · N/A · 84 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03V234000

Manufacturer Campaign

03KW5

Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 1, 2003

Defect Summary

On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with vertical tail pipes, the frame access grabhandle is mounted too high.

Safety Consequence

This condition could cause a person to slip and/or fall and could lead to personal injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the grabhandle location and if determined to be mounted too high, the handle will be relocated to the proper height. owner notification began july 29, 2003. owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference recall ID 03V234000 or campaign 03KW5.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 03V234000

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

What is recall 03V234000?

NHTSA recall 03V234000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on July 1, 2003. It addresses: Paccar/kenworth/grab handle. The recall affects approximately 84 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 03V234000 or the manufacturer campaign number 03KW5. 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.