Recall 11V388000: 2011 Kenworth T700

Report received

Aug 1, 2011

Manufacturer

Paccar incorporated

Potentially affected

10vehicles

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 2011 kenworth t700 vehicles equipped with fontaine ultra lt model fifth wheel manufactured from october 5, 2010, through october 13, 2010. During the trailer coupling process, it is possible for a driver to partially close the fontaine ultra lt model fifth wheel around the trailer kingpin without the fifth wheel being fully engaged and locked.

Possible consequence

A partially coupled fifth wheel may result in a trailer unexpectedly separating from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Repairs have been completed to all affected chassis by the equipment supplier, fontaine. Accordingly, an owner notification campaign is unnecessary and is not planned. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

Affected model years

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

• 2011 Kenworth T7001 complaints