Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #10V162000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V162000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 531 affected units, MEDIUM DUTY HOOD ANTI-BLOWDOWN DEVICE, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Peterbilt is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 model 325, 330, 335, 337, 340, and 348 trucks. the hood anti-blowdown device is designed to prevent unintended and unexpected hood closure. the device within can become hindered or inoperative due to unintentional latch movement which interferes with the hood pivot j-hook, latch misalignment, or latch fallout.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install hood anti-blowdown retention cables to the radiator and hood assemblies free of charge. the safety recall began on june 21, 2010. owners may contact perterbilt at 940-591-4196.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V162000
Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated
Report Received Date: 2010-04-20T00:00:00
Subject: Medium duty hood anti-blowdown device
Component: Latches/locks/linkages
Potentially Affected Units: 531

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 0410-B
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Peterbilt is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 model 325, 330, 335, 337, 340, and 348 trucks. the hood anti-blowdown device is designed to prevent unintended and unexpected hood closure. the device within can become hindered or inoperative due to unintentional latch movement which interferes with the hood pivot j-hook, latch misalignment, or latch fallout.
Consequence Summary: An unintended latch closure can cause personal injury.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install hood anti-blowdown retention cables to the radiator and hood assemblies free of charge. the safety recall began on june 21, 2010. owners may contact perterbilt at 940-591-4196.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-jyrc.5fnb-dtxx
NHTSA ID: 10V162000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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