The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·10V654000·Announced 2010-12-22

Kenworth Recalls 2011 T660 and T700 Tractors for Hood Latch Defect

Kenworth is recalling 1,510 model year 2011 T660 and T700 tractor trailers because the hood safety latch may fail, allowing the hood to close unexpectedly.

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 mechanical defect that increases the risk of personal injury, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the criteria for a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2011 T660 and T700 tractor trailers manufactured between August 9, 2010, and November 4, 2010. The recall involves 1,510 vehicles produced by PACCAR Incorporated.

The safety latch feature designed to keep the vehicle's hood from closing after it is opened may fail to operate. If the latch fails, the hood may close unexpectedly while open, which increases the risk of personal injury and/or vehicle damage.

Dealers will replace the dual magnets with a single magnet on the safety latch at no charge to the owner. This safety recall began on February 28, 2011. 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 T700, T660
Brand
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
PACCAR INCORPORATED
Category
Vehicle — Tractor Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
1,510

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)

  • T700
  • T660

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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