Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #08V065000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V065000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 6,169 affected units, FMVSS 206/TRIMARK DOOR LATCH, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Paccar is recalling 6,169 my 2008 kenworth t300, t660, t800, t2000, w900 and c500 vehicles and my 2008-2009 peterbilt models 365, 367, 384, 387, 388, 389 and 389 kits. certain door latch assemblies on these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, 'door locks and door retention components." the rotor in some of these door latch assemblies did not receive the proper heat treatment and may be soft.

Corrective Action

Paccar is working with trimark and will inspect and replace the door latch if it is found to be defective. the recall began on march 14, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V065000

Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated

Report Received Date: 2008-02-07T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 206/trimark door latch

Component: Latches/locks/linkages

Potentially Affected Units: 6,169

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 08KW1/108A

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Paccar is recalling 6,169 my 2008 kenworth t300, t660, t800, t2000, w900 and c500 vehicles and my 2008-2009 peterbilt models 365, 367, 384, 387, 388, 389 and 389 kits. certain door latch assemblies on these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, 'door locks and door retention components." the rotor in some of these door latch assemblies did not receive the proper heat treatment and may be soft.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, force could cause the rotor to crack and the door would not have primary or secondary closing security which could possibly lead to injury of the vehicle occupant.

Corrective Action: Paccar is working with trimark and will inspect and replace the door latch if it is found to be defective. the recall began on march 14, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-c5wt-2xkq.jgv9

NHTSA ID: 08V065000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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