NHTSA Campaign 18V870000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Issued by PACCAR Incorporated · Reported Dec 7, 2018 · 6,857 vehicles affected

What's wrong

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018 Kenworth T680 and T880, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. The seat belt buckle assemblies on these vehicles may have been glued and not sewn during manufacturing, possibly causing the assembly to come apart under load, such as in the event of a crash.

Consequence

If the seat belt buckle assembly separates, it can prevent the occupant from being properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assemblies that were not sewn, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on February 4, 2019. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's numbers for this recall is 18KWG, and 18PBD.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KENWORTH T680 2018 6,857
KENWORTH T880 2018 6,857
PETERBILT 567 2018 6,857
PETERBILT 579 2018 6,857

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V870000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.