2011 Kenworth T700 — Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
Published August 2, 2011 · Recall initiated: August 1, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V388000, published August 2, 2011 and initiated August 1, 2011. Recalling firm: PACCAR Incorporated; 2011 Kenworth T700 — Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly.
What's the hazard
PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 KENWORTH T700 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FONTAINE ULTRA LT MODEL FIFTH WHEEL MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 5, 2010, THROUGH OCTOBER 13, 2010. DURING THE TRAILER COUPLING PROCESS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A DRIVER TO PARTIALLY CLOSE THE FONTAINE ULTRA LT MODEL FIFTH WHEEL AROUND THE TRAILER KINGPIN WITHOUT THE FIFTH WHEEL BEING FULLY ENGAGED AND LOCKED.
What to do
REPAIRS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED TO ALL AFFECTED CHASSIS BY THE EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER, FONTAINE. ACCORDINGLY, AN OWNER NOTIFICATION CAMPAIGN IS UNNECESSARY AND IS NOT PLANNED. 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
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Kenworth T700 — Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V388000 on August 2, 2011. Reported hazard: PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 KENWORTH T700 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FONTAINE ULTRA LT MODEL FIFTH WHEEL MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 5, 2010, THROUGH OCTOBER 13, 2010. DURING THE TRAILER COUPLING PROCESS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A DRIVER TO PARTIALLY CLOSE THE FONTAINE ULTRA LT MODEL FIFTH WHEEL AROUND THE TRAILER KINGPIN WITHOUT THE FIFTH WHEEL BEING FULLY ENGAGED AND LOCKED.
What should I do if I have this product?
REPAIRS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED TO ALL AFFECTED CHASSIS BY THE EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER, FONTAINE. ACCORDINGLY, AN OWNER NOTIFICATION CAMPAIGN IS UNNECESSARY AND IS NOT PLANNED. 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.