NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V654000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Published December 29, 2010 · Recall initiated: December 22, 2010
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- KENWORTH
- Model
- T700
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Lot
- 2011 KENWORTH T700 | 2011 KENWORTH T660
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US