Recall 10V601000: 2011 Kenworth T660, 2011 Kenworth T800
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Nov 24, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 97
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Paccar is recalling certain model year kenworth t660 and t800 vehicles manufactured from september 13, 2010, through november 19, 2010, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. Part 567, "certification." the steer axle gawr and gvwr recorded on the vehicle's door labels may be inaccurate and overstate the actual load capacity of components installed on the vehicle.
The risk
This may lead to an owner overloading the vehicle which can increase the risk of a tire failure and crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the door labels free of charge. The safety recall began on december 17, 2010. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.
Notes
Kenworth safety recall no. 10kwj.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V601000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 10KWJ
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Owner letters
- Dec 17, 2010
- Components
- Equipment:other:labels (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology