Recall 10V266000: 2009–2010 Kenworth T660

Report received

Jun 16, 2010

Manufacturer

Paccar incorporated

Potentially affected

4,796vehicles

Model years

2009–2010

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2010 t660 tractor trailors manufactured from july 1, 2008 through july 31, 2009. The retaining pins securing the hood strut lock tube to the hood strut assembly may become loose and fall out allowing the lock tube to rotate on the strut assembly. In its normal operation the safety latch feature is automatically set and it prevents the hood from closing. With the hood closed and the retaining pins missing, the lock tube may rotate relative to the good strut resulting in a non-operational safety latch feature when the hood is opened.

Possible consequence

A non-operational safety latch feature may not be detected by an operator increasing the risk of personal injury and/or vehicle damage should the hood unexpectedly close.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the pivot disc and lock tube retaining pins with a revised pivot disc and cap screws. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on july 15, 2010. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2009 Kenworth T6600 complaints
• 2010 Kenworth T6602 complaints