The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V082000·Announced 2013-03-06

Kenworth T270 and T370 Trucks Recalled for Seat Belt Defect

PACCAR is recalling 2014 Kenworth T270 and T370 trucks because a seat belt bracket may be mispositioned, increasing injury risk in a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seat belt anchor) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T270 and T370 trucks manufactured between January 31, 2013, and February 4, 2013. The recall addresses a defect where the left-hand seat belt floor pan reinforcement bracket was not positioned correctly during assembly.

This mispositioning could result in the failure of the seat belt anchor mounting. In the event of a crash, this failure may increase the risk of injury to the occupant.

Dealers will remove, reposition, and reinstall the reinforcement bracket free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2013. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KENWORTH T370, T270
Brand
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
17

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)

  • T370
  • T270

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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