2008-2009 Kenworth C500, Kenworth T2000 and others recall: latch
Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on February 7, 2008. It covers about 6,169 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 6,169
- reported
- Feb 7, 2008
- owners notified
- Mar 14, 2008
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 08V065000
Affected vehicles
- Kenworth C500 2008 2008
- Kenworth T2000 2008 2008
- Kenworth T300 2008 2008
- Kenworth T660 2008 2008
- Kenworth T800 2008 2008
- Kenworth W900 2008 2008
- Peterbilt 330 2009 2009
- Peterbilt 365 2008 2008
- Peterbilt 367 2008-2009 20082009
- Peterbilt 384 2008-2009 20082009
- Peterbilt 386 2008-2009 20082009
- Peterbilt 387 2008-2009 20082009
- Peterbilt 388 2008-2009 20082009
- Peterbilt 389 2008-2009 20082009
- Peterbilt 389K 2008-2009 20082009
Questions about recall 08V065000
Is there a recall on the 2008-2009 Kenworth C500, Kenworth T2000 and others latch?
Yes. Recall 08V065000, reported on February 7, 2008, covers about 6,169 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 08V065000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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