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.