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HighNHTSA·23V717000·Announced 2023-10-26

Kenworth W900 and T800 Vehicles Recalled for Unsecured Seat Belt Attachment

Certain 2018-2024 Kenworth W900 and T800 vehicles may have an additional spacer in the seat belt attachment, causing an unsecured connection. This could prevent the seat belt from properly restraining an occupant during a crash.

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—an unsecured seat belt attachment that could compromise occupant restraint in a crash. However, no injuries or illnesses have been reported, and the hazard is theoretical, limiting the severity to High per the rubric guidelines.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain Kenworth vehicles from 2018 through 2024, specifically the W900 and T800 models, as well as the 2020 Kenworth T660. The recall is due to an additional spacer that may have been added to the joint connecting the seat to the seat belt tether and buckle, causing an unsecured connection.

An unsecured seat belt connection may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Seat belt failure in a collision is a critical safety concern.

Approximately 3,841 vehicles are potentially affected by this recall. Owners were notified by mail on March 20, 2024.

Owners should contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 to schedule service, or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional information. Dealers will inspect and remove the additional spacer and replace the bolt as necessary, at no charge.

The recalled product

Product
2021 KENWORTH W900
Brand
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Seat belt system
Hazard
  • unsecured-seat-belt
  • restraint-failure
Affected units
3,841

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)

  • W900
  • T800
  • T660

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same brand · KENWORTH

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