Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #14V012000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V012000 by Paccar Incorporated. Affecting model year 2013-2014 kenworth t680 chassis manufactured january 1, 2012, through october 14, 2013, and peterbilt 567 and 579 chassis manufactured january 20, 2012, through october 11, 2013, and equipped with inteva-brand door latch assemblies Includes 11,056 affected units, Door Latch may Prevent Door from being Opened, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013-2014 kenworth t680 chassis manufactured january 1, 2012, through october 14, 2013, and peterbilt 567 and 579 chassis manufactured january 20, 2012, through october 11, 2013, and equipped with inteva-brand door latch assemblies

Defect Summary

Paccar inc. Is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 kenworth t680 chassis manufactured january 1, 2012, through october 14, 2013, and peterbilt 567 and 579 chassis manufactured january 20, 2012, through october 11, 2013, and equipped with inteva-brand door latch assemblies. in the affected vehicles, the doors may lock permanently while closed or may be opened from the outside even after they have been locked.

Corrective Action

Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right door latch assemblies with new assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on march 25, 2014. customers may contact paccar at 1-425-468-8228. kenworth's number for this recall is 14kwb. peterbilt's number for this recall is 114-a.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V012000
Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated
Report Received Date: 2014-01-24T00:00:00
Subject: Door latch may prevent door from being opened
Component: Latches/locks/linkages
Potentially Affected Units: 11,056

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 14KWB/114-A
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Paccar inc. Is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 kenworth t680 chassis manufactured january 1, 2012, through october 14, 2013, and peterbilt 567 and 579 chassis manufactured january 20, 2012, through october 11, 2013, and equipped with inteva-brand door latch assemblies. in the affected vehicles, the doors may lock permanently while closed or may be opened from the outside even after they have been locked.
Consequence Summary: If the door latch assembly becomes permanently locked while closed occupants could be prevented from exiting the vehicle in the event of a crash or fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right door latch assemblies with new assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on march 25, 2014. customers may contact paccar at 1-425-468-8228. kenworth's number for this recall is 14kwb. peterbilt's number for this recall is 114-a.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 88.52

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SID: row-fdf7_3k5q~2qfw
NHTSA ID: 14V012000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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