The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·10V601000·Announced 2010-11-24

Kenworth T800 and T660 Recalled for Inaccurate Door Label Load Capacity Data

PACCAR is recalling certain Kenworth T800 and T660 trucks because door labels may overstate load capacity, increasing the risk of tire failure and crashes.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 defect (inaccurate load capacity labels) can lead to tire failure and crashes, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain model year 2011 Kenworth T800 and T660 vehicles manufactured between September 13, 2010, and November 19, 2010. The recall addresses a failure to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 567 regarding certification.

The steer axle gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) recorded on the vehicle's door labels may be inaccurate and overstate the actual load capacity of the components installed on the vehicle. This inaccuracy may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, which can increase the risk of a tire failure and crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KENWORTH T800, T660
Brand
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
PACCAR INCORPORATED
Category
Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Truck
Hazard
Affected units
97

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • T800
  • T660

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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