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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 10V266📅 Jun 16, 2010

2009–2010 Kenworth T660 recall: door latches & locks

⚠️ What's wrong

Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2010 T660 tractor trailors manufactured from july 1, 2008 through july 31, 2009. The retaining pins securing the hood strut lock tube to the hood strut assembly may become loose and fall out allowing the lock tube to rotate on the strut assembly. In its normal operation the safety LATCH feature is automatically set and it prevents the hood from closing. With the hood closed and the retaining pins missing, the lock tube may rotate relative to the good strut resulting in a non-operational safety LATCH feature when the hood is opened.

💥 The risk

A non-operational safety LATCH feature may not be detected by an operator increasing the risk of personal injury and/or vehicle damage should the hood unexpectedly close.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the pivot disc and lock tube retaining pins with a revised pivot disc and cap screws. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on july 15, 2010. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
10V266000
Manufacturer recall #
10KWE
Manufacturer
PACCAR INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
4,796
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 15, 2010
Built
Jul 1, 2008 – Jul 31, 2009
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Kenworth safety recall no. 10KWE.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 .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 10V266 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 10V266?

2009–2010 Kenworth T660. 4,796 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Kenworth dealer to book the free repair.