Kenworth recall: Seat belts
What is wrong
PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T270 and T370 trucks, manufactured from January 31, 2013, through February 4, 2013. The left hand seat belt floor pan reinforcement bracket was not positioned correctly during assembly. This could result in the failure of the seat belt anchor mounting.
What could happen
In the event of a crash, the failure in the seat belt anchor may increase the risk of injury.
The fix
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will remove, reposition, and reinstall the reinforcement bracket free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2013. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.
Vehicles covered
- Kenworth T270 2014
- Kenworth T370 2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V082000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Paccar Incorporated
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 6, 2013
- Owners notified
- Apr 15, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 17
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 31, 2013 to Feb 4, 2013
- Part
- Seat belts
- Maker's own recall number
- 13KWE
Notes
Kenworth's recall campaign number is 13KWE.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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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.