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NHTSA Campaign 07V269000

TRAILER HITCHES

Issued by PACCAR INCORPORATED · Reported Jun 26, 2007 · 9,571 vehicles affected

What's wrong

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE REMOVABLE TOW HITCH ,WHEN USED TO TOW OR LIFT A VEHICLE, CAN FAIL DUE TO DEFECTIVE MATERIAL IN THE TOW HITCH.

Consequence

IF THE TOW HITCH ASSEMBLY FAILS WHILE A VEHICLE IS BEING TOWED OR LIFTED, IT MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT THAT COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TOW PIN ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440 OR PETERBILT AT 940-591-4201.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KENWORTH T2000 2005 9,571
KENWORTH T2000 2006 9,571
KENWORTH T2000 2007 9,571
KENWORTH T2000 2008 9,571
KENWORTH T600 2005 9,571
KENWORTH T600 2006 9,571
KENWORTH T600 2007 9,571
KENWORTH T600 2008 9,571
KENWORTH T660 2005 9,571
KENWORTH T660 2006 9,571
KENWORTH T660 2007 9,571
KENWORTH T660 2008 9,571
KENWORTH T800 2005 9,571
KENWORTH T800 2006 9,571
KENWORTH T800 2007 9,571
KENWORTH T800 2008 9,571
PETERBILT 385 2005 9,571
PETERBILT 385 2006 9,571
PETERBILT 385 2007 9,571
PETERBILT 385 2008 9,571
PETERBILT 386 2005 9,571
PETERBILT 386 2006 9,571
PETERBILT 386 2007 9,571
PETERBILT 386 2008 9,571

Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V269000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.