Kenworth T660 Tractors Recalled for Hood Safety Latch Defect
PACCAR is recalling 2012 Kenworth T660 tractors because a hood safety latch may fail to engage if the strut separates, 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 hood may unexpectedly close, increasing the risk of personal injury, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain model year 2012 Kenworth T660 tractors manufactured between April 18, 2011, and May 20, 2011. These vehicles are equipped with a safety latch attached to the hood strut that is designed to automatically engage when the hood is opened. The recall addresses a defect where the safety latch may not engage if the hood strut were to separate.
A non-operational safety latch may not be detected by an operator, and the hood may unexpectedly close, increasing the risk of personal injury. Kenworth dealers will inspect the hood strut for a specific defective lot code. If the strut is within the affected lot code, it will be replaced free of charge. This safety recall began on July 19, 2011.
Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- KENWORTH T660
- Brand
- KENWORTH
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Category
- Vehicle — Tractor
- Affected units
- 72
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 (1)
- T660
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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