The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·12V332000·Announced 2012-07-16

Kenworth T680 Recalled for Weak Upper Bunk Restraint Belts

PACCAR is recalling 2013 Kenworth T680 trucks because the upper bunk restraint belts may be weaker than specified, increasing injury risk in crashes.

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 structural restraint defect that increases the risk of personal injury in a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain model year 2013 Kenworth T680 vehicles manufactured between January 19, 2012, and May 15, 2012. The recall addresses a defect where the upper bunk restraint belt and buckle assembly may be less than the specified strength.

In the event of a crash or sudden vehicle deceleration, the upper bunk restraint harness buckle could unexpectedly unlatch. This failure increases the risk of personal injury to an occupant.

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the upper bunk restraints in the affected vehicles. The safety recall began on August 20, 2012. 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 T680
Brand
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
PACCAR INCORPORATED
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
21

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)

  • T680

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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