Recall 10V601000: 2011 Kenworth T800 and 1 other model

Report received

Nov 24, 2010

Manufacturer

Paccar incorporated

Potentially affected

97vehicles

Model years

2011

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

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.

Possible consequence

This may lead to an owner overloading the vehicle which can increase the risk of a tire failure and crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2011 Kenworth T6601 complaints
• 2011 Kenworth T8001 complaints