Recall 10V654000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Report Date

20101222

Component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect Description

KENWORTH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 T660 AND T700 TRACTOR TRAILERS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 9, 2010, AND NOVEMBER 4, 2010. THE SAFETY LATCH FEATURE THAT KEEPS THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE FROM CLOSING AFTER A USER OPENS THE HOOD MAY FAIL TO OPERATE.

Safety Consequence

FAILURE OF THE SAFETY LATCH FEATURE MAY CAUSE THE HOOD TO UNEXPECTEDLY CLOSE WHILE OPEN, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE DAMAGE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DUAL MAGNETS WITH A SINGLE MAGNET ON THE SAFETY LATCH. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2011	KENWORTH	T660
2011	KENWORTH	T700

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.