NHTSA Campaign 10V601000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Issued by PACCAR INCORPORATED · Reported Nov 24, 2010 · 97 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KENWORTH T660 2011 97
KENWORTH T800 2011 97

Source: NHTSA Campaign 10V601000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.