PACCAR Recalls 2018 Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks for Seat Belt Defect
PACCAR is recalling 2018 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks because seat belt buckles may be glued instead of sewn, risking separation in a crash.
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 (seat belt buckle assembly) that could fail in a crash, increasing the risk of injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.
Plain-English summary
PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2018 Kenworth T680 and T880, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. The recall involves 6,857 vehicles where the seat belt buckle assemblies may have been glued rather than sewn during manufacturing.
This defect could cause the seat belt buckle assembly to come apart under load, such as in a crash. If the assembly separates, it can prevent the occupant from being properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected seat belt buckle assemblies free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2019, following an interim notification issued on February 4, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- KENWORTH, PETERBILT T880, T680, 579, 567
- Brand
- KENWORTH
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Category
- Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Trucks
- Affected units
- 6,857
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 (4)
- T880
- T680
- 579
- 567
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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