Recall 11V334000: 2012 Kenworth T660

Report received

Jun 24, 2011

Manufacturer

Paccar incorporated

Potentially affected

72vehicles

Model years

2012

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 2012 kenworth t660 tractors manufactured between april 18, 2011, and may 20, 2011, equipped with a safety latch attached to the hood strut which is designed to automatically engage when the hood is opened. If the hood strut were to separate, the safety latch may not engage.

Possible consequence

A non-operational safety latch may not be detected by an operator and the hood may unexpectedly close, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Remedy

Kenworth dealers will inspect the hood strut for the specific defective lot code and if the strut is within the lot code, the strut will be replaced. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on july 19, 2011. Owners may contact paccar at 1-425-468-7400.

Affected model years

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

• 2012 Kenworth T6601 complaints