KENWORTH T270 2014: SEAT BELTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V013000

Make Model Year
KENWORTH T270 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-03-31 2014-01-24 2014-01-24

Production Dates: 2013-08-07 - 2013-10-31

Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14KWC/PB114-B

Component: SEAT BELTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10414

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 209

Summary

PACCAR Incorporated "PACCAR" is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T660, T680, T700,T800, T880, W900, T440, T470, T370, T270, T170, C500, and C550 chassis manufactured between August 7, 2013, and October 31, 2013, and Peterbilt 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, and 587 chassis manufactured between August 7, 2013, and November 3, 2013, and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Consequence

If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

Remedy

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's number for this campaign is 14KWC. Peterbilt's number for this campaign is 114-B.

Notes

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.