Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V174000 Reported April 12, 2004

Paccar/fmvss 102/transmission harness

Q: What is recall 04V174000?

NHTSA recall 04V174000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on April 12, 2004. It addresses: Paccar/fmvss 102/transmission harness. The recall affects approximately 25 vehicles , with the defect involving the Electrical System 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 · Electrical System · 25 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

04V174000

Manufacturer Campaign

04KW1

Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Component

Electrical System

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 12, 2004

Defect Summary

Certain trucks equipped with eaton fuller ultrasonic transmissions fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock and transmission braking effect." the cab transmission harness could have been incorrectly wired during production installation.

Safety Consequence

This could cause the neutral start feature of the transmission to disable allowing the vehicle to start in gear increasing the potential for a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will repair the connections in the wiring harness if necessary. owner notification began on may 7, 2004. 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 04V174000 or campaign 04KW1.
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 04V174000

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

What is recall 04V174000?

NHTSA recall 04V174000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on April 12, 2004. It addresses: Paccar/fmvss 102/transmission harness. The recall affects approximately 25 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V174000 or the manufacturer campaign number 04KW1. 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.