Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #10V266000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V266000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 4,796 affected units, KENWORTH/HOOD STRUT SAFETY LATCH RETAINING PINS, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2010 t660 tractor trailors manufactured from july 1, 2008 through july 31, 2009. the retaining pins securing the hood strut lock tube to the hood strut assembly may become loose and fall out allowing the lock tube to rotate on the strut assembly. in its normal operation the safety latch feature is automatically set and it prevents the hood from closing. with the hood closed and the retaining pins missing, the lock tube may rotate relative to the good strut resulting in a non-operational safety latch feature when the hood is opened.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the pivot disc and lock tube retaining pins with a revised pivot disc and cap screws. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on july 15, 2010. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V266000

Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated

Report Received Date: 2010-06-16T00:00:00

Subject: Kenworth/hood strut safety latch retaining pins

Component: Latches/locks/linkages

Potentially Affected Units: 4,796

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 10KWE

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2010 t660 tractor trailors manufactured from july 1, 2008 through july 31, 2009. the retaining pins securing the hood strut lock tube to the hood strut assembly may become loose and fall out allowing the lock tube to rotate on the strut assembly. in its normal operation the safety latch feature is automatically set and it prevents the hood from closing. with the hood closed and the retaining pins missing, the lock tube may rotate relative to the good strut resulting in a non-operational safety latch feature when the hood is opened.

Consequence Summary: A non-operational safety latch feature may not be detected by an operator increasing the risk of personal injury and/or vehicle damage should the hood unexpectedly close.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the pivot disc and lock tube retaining pins with a revised pivot disc and cap screws. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on july 15, 2010. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-9ar9.37p3-gyxu

NHTSA ID: 10V266000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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