2011 Kenworth T700 | 2011 Kenworth T660 — Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
Published December 29, 2010 · Recall initiated: December 22, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V654000, published December 29, 2010 and initiated December 22, 2010. Recalling firm: PACCAR Incorporated; 2011 Kenworth T700 | 2011 Kenworth T660 — Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch.
What's the hazard
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 to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KENWORTH
- Model
- T700
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Lot
- 2011 KENWORTH T700 | 2011 KENWORTH T660
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Kenworth T700 | 2011 Kenworth T660 — Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V654000 on December 29, 2010. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KENWORTH. Model: T700.