Recall 12V332000

EQUIPMENT

Report Date
20120716
Component
EQUIPMENT
Affected Vehicles
1 models

Defect Description

PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 KENWORTH T680 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 19, 2012, THROUGH MAY 15, 2012. THE UPPER BUNK RESTRAINT BELT AND BUCKLE ASSEMBLY MAY BE LESS THAN THE SPECIFIED STRENGTH.

Safety Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH OR SUDDEN VEHICLE DECELERATION, AN UNEXPECTED UNLATCHING OF THE UPPER BUNK RESTRAINT HARNESS BUCKLE COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT.

Remedy

PACCAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER BUNK RESTRAINTS IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 20, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2013 KENWORTH T680

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