2018 Kenworth T880 | 2018 Kenworth T680 | 2018 Peterbilt 579 | 2018 Peterbilt 567 — Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Published December 12, 2018 · Recall initiated: December 7, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V870000, published December 12, 2018 and initiated December 7, 2018. Recalling firm: PACCAR Incorporated; 2018 Kenworth T880 | 2018 Kenworth T680 | 2018 Peterbilt 579 | 2018 Peterbilt 567 — Seat belts: front: buckle assembly.
What's the hazard
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018 Kenworth T680 and T880, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. The seat belt buckle assemblies on these vehicles may have been glued and not sewn during manufacturing, possibly causing the assembly to come apart under load, such as in the event of a crash.
What to do
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assemblies that were not sewn, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on February 4, 2019. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's numbers for this recall is 18KWG, and 18PBD.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KENWORTH
- Model
- T880
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Lot
- 2018 KENWORTH T880 | 2018 KENWORTH T680 | 2018 PETERBILT 579 | 2018 PETERBILT 567
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Kenworth T880 | 2018 Kenworth T680 | 2018 Peterbilt 579 | 2018 Peterbilt 567 — Seat belts: front: buckle assembly recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V870000 on December 12, 2018. Reported hazard: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018 Kenworth T680 and T880, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. The seat belt buckle assemblies on these vehicles may have been glued and not sewn during manufacturing, possibly causing the assembly to come apart under load, such as in the event of a crash.
What should I do if I have this product?
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assemblies that were not sewn, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on February 4, 2019. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's numbers for this recall is 18KWG, and 18PBD.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KENWORTH. Model: T880.