PETERBILT 579 2013: SEAT BELTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V091000

Make Model Year
PETERBILT 579 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-05-09 2013-03-13 2013-03-14

Production Dates: 2012-01-18 - 2013-02-25

Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 13KWD, 0313-D

Component: SEAT BELTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2509

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks and model year 2013-2014 Peterbilt 567, 579 and 587 trucks equipped with air ride seats. The cables for anchoring the seat belt buckles of both the driver and passenger seat may fray.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, a frayed seat belt could cause the belt to separate from the seat, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Remedy

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace both seat belt buckle assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2013. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.

Notes

Kenworth's recall campaign number is 13KWD.Peterbilt's recall campaign number is 0313-D.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.