NHTSA Recall 13V091000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V091000; Date: Mar. 13, 2013
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Kenworth T680; 2014 Kenworth T680; 2013 Kenworth T880; 2014 Kenworth T880; 2013 Peterbilt 567; 2014 Peterbilt 567; 2013 Peterbilt 579; 2014 Peterbilt 579; 2013 Peterbilt 587; 2014 Peterbilt 587
Component: Seat Belt
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 2,509
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 9, 2013
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