KENWORTH T270 2014: SEAT BELTS

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, the failure in the seat belt anchor may increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.