2013-2014 Kenworth T680, Peterbilt 567 and others recall: latches/locks/linkages

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on January 24, 2014. It covers about 11,056 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 11,056
reported: Jan 24, 2014
owners notified: Mar 25, 2014

Latches/locks/linkages

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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 number 14V012000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 14V012000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2014 Kenworth T680, Peterbilt 567 and others latches/locks/linkages?

Yes. Recall 14V012000, reported on January 24, 2014, covers about 11,056 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V012000?

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.

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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