2011 Kenworth T660 and Kenworth T700 recall: latch
Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on December 22, 2010. It covers about 1,510 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,510
- reported
- Dec 22, 2010
- owners notified
- Feb 28, 2011
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
- What is wrong
- Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2011 t660 and t700 tractor trailers manufactured between august 9, 2010, and november 4, 2010. The safety latch feature that keeps the hood of the vehicle from closing after a user opens the hood may fail to operate.
- Risk
- Failure of the safety latch feature may cause the hood to unexpectedly close while open, increasing the risk of personal injury and/or vehicle damage.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the dual magnets with a single magnet on the safety latch. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on february 28, 2011. Owners may contact kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5440.
Recall number 10V654000
Affected vehicles
- Kenworth T660 2011 2011
- Kenworth T700 2011 2011
Questions about recall 10V654000
Is there a recall on the 2011 Kenworth T660 and Kenworth T700 latch?
Yes. Recall 10V654000, reported on December 22, 2010, covers about 1,510 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 10V654000?
Dealers will replace the dual magnets with a single magnet on the safety latch. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on february 28, 2011. Owners may contact kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5440.
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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