The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V388000·Announced 2011-08-01

Kenworth T700 Recall: Fifth Wheel Coupling Defect

PACCAR is recalling 2011 Kenworth T700 trucks with specific fifth wheel assemblies that may not fully lock, risking trailer separation.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fifth wheel coupling) that can lead to trailer separation and crashes, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain model year 2011 Kenworth T700 vehicles equipped with Fontaine Ultra LT model fifth wheels manufactured between October 5, 2010, and October 13, 2010. The recall addresses a defect in the trailer coupling process where the fifth wheel may partially close around the trailer kingpin without being fully engaged and locked.

A partially coupled fifth wheel may result in the trailer unexpectedly separating from the tractor, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Repairs have already been completed to all affected chassis by the equipment supplier, Fontaine. Consequently, an owner notification campaign is unnecessary and is not planned. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 for further information.

The recalled product

Product
KENWORTH T700
Brand
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
PACCAR INCORPORATED
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
10

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)

  • T700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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