KENWORTH T270 2014: SEAT BELTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V082000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | T270 | 2014 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2013-04-15 | 2013-03-06 | 2013-03-11 |
Production Dates: 2013-01-31 - 2013-02-04
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 13KWE
Component: SEAT BELTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 17
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
In the event of a crash, the failure in the seat belt anchor may increase the risk of injury.
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.
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.
