KENWORTH T680 2013: EQUIPMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V332000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | T680 | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2012-08-20 | 2012-07-16 | 2012-07-17 |
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 12KWD/12KWE
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 21
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 KENWORTH T680 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 19, 2012, THROUGH MAY 15, 2012. THE UPPER BUNK RESTRAINT BELT AND BUCKLE ASSEMBLY MAY BE LESS THAN THE SPECIFIED STRENGTH.
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH OR SUDDEN VEHICLE DECELERATION, AN UNEXPECTED UNLATCHING OF THE UPPER BUNK RESTRAINT HARNESS BUCKLE COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT.
PACCAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER BUNK RESTRAINTS IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 20, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.
KENWORTH'S RECALL NUMBER IS 12KWD. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY: 1-800-424-9153'; OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
