Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V169000 Reported April 2, 2004

Paccar/fan hub mounting bolts

Paccar Incorporated · Engine And Engine Cooling · 2,586 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04V169000
Manufacturer Campaign
03KW9
Manufacturer
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
2,586
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 2, 2004

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

If the bolts fail, the complete hub and fan assembly could separate from the engine resulting in equipment damage and/or personal injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a new journal bracket. the recall began may 11, 2004. owners 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 04V169000 or campaign 03KW9.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04V169000

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

What is recall 04V169000?

NHTSA recall 04V169000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on April 2, 2004. It addresses: Paccar/fan hub mounting bolts. The recall affects approximately 2,586 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V169000 or the manufacturer campaign number 03KW9. 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.