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HighNHTSA·13V243000·Announced 2013-06-10

Kenworth Recalls T440 Trucks Due to Misaligned Tread Plate on Entry Steps

PACCAR is recalling 2013-2014 Kenworth T440 trucks because the entry step tread plate is misaligned, creating a slip hazard.

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 (slip hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Kenworth T440 trucks manufactured between July 19, 2012, and March 20, 2013. The recall involves 19 vehicles where the tread plate on the entry steps is installed in a way that does not align with the cab door opening. This misalignment leaves a section of the step without sufficient slip prevention.

The absence of a slip-resistant surface could cause a person to slip and become injured while climbing into or out of the cab. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will install a new step assembly free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2013. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KENWORTH T440
Brand
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
19

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)

  • T440

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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