PETERBILT 579 2018: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V870000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 579 | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-02-28 | 2018-12-07 | 2018-12-12 |
Production Dates: 2017-08-23 - 2017-10-18
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18KWG and 18PBD
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6857
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
PACCAR Incorporated "PACCAR" is recalling certain 2018 Kenworth T680 and T880, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. The seat belt buckle assemblies on these vehicles may have been glued and not sewn during manufacturing, possibly causing the assembly to come apart under load, such as in the event of a crash.
If the seat belt buckle assembly separates, it can prevent the occupant from being properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of a crash.
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assemblies that were not sewn, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on February 4, 2019. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's numbers for this recall is 18KWG, and 18PBD.
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.
