2013 Kenworth T680 recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth T680 vehicles, manufactured from january 19, 2012, through may 15, 2012. The upper bunk restraint belt and buckle assembly may be less than the specified strength.
💥 The risk
In the event of a crash or sudden vehicle deceleration, an unexpected unlatching of the upper bunk restraint harness buckle could occur, increasing the risk of personal injury to an occupant.
🔧 The fix
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the upper bunk restraints in the affected vehicles. The safety recall began on august 20, 2012. 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
- 12V332000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 12KWD/12KWE
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Vehicles affected
- 21
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 20, 2012
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Kenworth's recall number is 12KWD. Owners 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.