KENWORTH T680 2013: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V333000

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: 12KWE

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 21

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 Kenworth T680 vehicles, manufactured from January 19, 2012, through May 15, 2012. The warning label located on the front of the upper bunk may deform after installation, making the text unreadable.

Consequence

If the warning label is not readable, the occupant may be unaware of the safety recommendations and be at an increased risk of personal injury in a crash or sudden vehicle deceleration.

Remedy

Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the warning label in the affected vehicles. The safety recall began on August 20, 2012. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

Notes

Kenworth's recall number is 12KWE. 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.