NHTSA Campaign 10V654000 — KENWORTH T700 2011 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Structured reference page built from public recall data. Campaign: 10V654000. Vehicle: KENWORTH T700. Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH.
Overview
| Campaign Number | 10V654000 |
|---|---|
| Make / Model | KENWORTH T700 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Manufacturer Campaign # | 10KWK |
Official 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.
Official consequence
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.
Official remedy
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.
Official 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Full record fields (non-empty)
| Record ID | 86109 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign Number | 10V654000 |
| Make | KENWORTH |
| Model | T700 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number | 10KWK |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH |
| Manufacturer Name | PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Manufacturing Begin Date | 2010-08-09 |
| Manufacturing End Date | 2010-11-04 |
| Record Type Code | V |
| Potentially Affected Units | 1510 |
| Action Date | 2011-02-28 |
| Initiator Code | MFR |
| Manufacturer (Display) | PACCAR Incorporated |
| Report Date | 2010-12-22 |
| Notification Date | 2010-12-29 |
| Official 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. |
| Official Consequence | 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. |
| Official Remedy | 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. |
| Official Notes / Contact | 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> . |
| NHTSA Record Key | 000038777000976768000000293 |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Do Not Sell | No |