NHTSA Recall 07V269000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V269000; Date: Jun. 26, 2007
If the tow hitch assembly fails while a vehicle is being towed or lifted, it may cause an accident that could result in personal injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Kenworth T2000; 2006 Kenworth T2000; 2007 Kenworth T2000; 2008 Kenworth T2000; 2005 Kenworth T600; 2006 Kenworth T600; 2007 Kenworth T600; 2008 Kenworth T600; 2005 Kenworth T660; 2006 Kenworth T660; 2007 Kenworth T660; 2008 Kenworth T660; 2005 Kenworth T800; 2006 Kenworth T800; 2007 Kenworth T800; 2008 Kenworth T800; 2005 Peterbilt 385; 2006 Peterbilt 385; 2007 Peterbilt 385; 2008 Peterbilt 385; 2005 Peterbilt 386; 2006 Peterbilt 386; 2007 Peterbilt 386; 2008 Peterbilt 386
Component: Trailer Hitche
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 9,571
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks, the removable tow hitch ,when used to tow or lift a vehicle, can fail due to defective material in the tow hitch.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the tow pin assembly free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
Recall Notes:
Peterbilt recall no. 507e and kenworth recall no. 07kwa. Customers 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 4, 2007
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