Kenworth recall: Latches/locks/linkages
What is wrong
Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2011 t660 and t700 tractor trailers manufactured between august 9, 2010, and november 4, 2010. The safety latch feature that keeps the hood of the vehicle from closing after a user opens the hood may fail to operate.
What could happen
Failure of the safety latch feature may cause the hood to unexpectedly close while open, increasing the risk of personal injury and/or vehicle damage.
The fix
Dealers will replace the dual magnets with a single magnet on the safety latch. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on february 28, 2011. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Vehicles covered
- Kenworth T660 2011
- Kenworth T700 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V654000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Paccar Incorporated
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 22, 2010
- Owners notified
- Feb 28, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,510
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 9, 2010 to Nov 4, 2010
- Part
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
- Maker's own recall number
- 10KWK
Notes
Kenworth safety recall no. 10kwk.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Equipment Oct 9, 2015
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Seat belts Jan 24, 2014
- Kenworth recall: Exterior lighting Dec 5, 2013
- Kenworth recall: Power train Aug 20, 2012
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Service brakes, air Jan 30, 2012
- Kenworth recall: Trailer hitches Aug 1, 2011
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.