The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14V012000·Announced 2014-01-24

PACCAR Recalls Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks Due to Door Latch Defect

PACCAR is recalling 2013-2014 Kenworth T680 and Peterbilt 567/579 trucks because door latches may lock permanently or fail to secure, trapping occupants in emergencies.

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 vehicle defect (door latches) that could prevent occupants from exiting during a crash or fire, posing a risk of injury, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Kenworth T680 chassis and Peterbilt 567 and 579 chassis. The affected vehicles were manufactured between January 2012 and October 2013 and are equipped with Inteva-brand door latch assemblies. Approximately 11,056 vehicles are affected by this recall.

The defect involves the door latch assemblies, which may cause the doors to lock permanently while closed or allow them to be opened from the outside even after they have been locked. If the door latch assembly becomes permanently locked while the vehicle is in use, occupants could be prevented from exiting the vehicle in the event of a crash or fire, increasing the risk of injury.

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right door latch assemblies with new assemblies free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2014. Customers may contact Paccar at 1-425-468-8228. Kenworth's recall number is 14KWB, and Peterbilt's recall number is 114-A. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
KENWORTH, PETERBILT T680, 567, 579
Brand
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
11,056

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 (3)

  • T680
  • 567
  • 579

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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