2012 Kenworth T660 recall: door latches & locks
⚠️ What's wrong
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2012 kenworth T660 tractors manufactured between april 18, 2011, and may 20, 2011, equipped with a safety LATCH attached to the hood strut which is designed to automatically engage when the hood is opened. If the hood strut were to separate, the safety LATCH may not engage.
💥 The risk
A non-operational safety LATCH may not be detected by an operator and the hood may unexpectedly close, increasing the risk of personal injury.
🔧 The fix
Kenworth dealers will inspect the hood strut for the specific defective lot code and if the strut is within the lot code, the strut will be replaced. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on july 19, 2011. Owners may contact paccar at 1-425-468-7400.
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
- 11V334000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 11KWD
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Vehicles affected
- 72
- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 19, 2011
- Built
- Apr 18, 2011 – May 20, 2011
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Kenworth safety recall no. 11KWD.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 .