The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·10V266000·Announced 2010-06-16

Kenworth Recalls T660 Tractor Trailers Due to Hood Latch Defect

Kenworth is recalling 2009-2010 T660 tractor trailers because hood retaining pins may fall out, disabling the safety latch and increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the safety latch may fail, increasing the risk of personal injury, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2010 T660 tractor trailers manufactured between July 1, 2008, and July 31, 2009. The recall involves 4,796 vehicles where the retaining pins securing the hood strut lock tube to the hood strut assembly may become loose and fall out.

If the retaining pins are missing, the lock tube may rotate relative to the strut assembly, causing the safety latch feature to become non-operational when the hood is opened. This defect may not be detected by the operator, increasing the risk of personal injury and/or vehicle damage if the hood unexpectedly closes.

Dealers will replace the pivot disc and lock tube retaining pins with a revised pivot disc and cap screws at no charge. The safety recall began on July 15, 2010. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KENWORTH T660
Brand
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
PACCAR INCORPORATED
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
4,796

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (1)

  • T660

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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