NHTSA Recall 10V654000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V654000; Date: Dec. 22, 2010
Failure of the safety latch feature may cause the hood to unexpectedly close while open, increasing the risk of personal injury and/or vehicle damage.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Kenworth T660; 2011 Kenworth T700
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 1,510
Recall Summary:
Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2011 t660 and t700 tractor trailers manufactured between August 9, 2010, and November 4, 2010. The safety latch feature that keeps the hood of the vehicle from closing after a user opens the hood may fail to operate.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the dual magnets with a single magnet on the safety latch. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on February 28, 2011. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Recall Notes:
Kenworth safety recall no. 10kwk. Owners may also 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: Feb 28, 2011
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