Recall
Kenworth T660 — 08V280000
NHTSA ID
08V280000
Make
Kenworth
Model
T660
Years Affected
2009
Recall Date
2008-06-26
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Units Affected
62
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
08KW8
Summary
PACCAR IS RECALLING 62 MY 2009 KENWORTH T660 TRUCKS. THE 90 DEGREE STANDOFF MOUNTED ON THE FRONT BUMPER SUPPORT MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE HOOD STRUT, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A NON-OPERATIONAL HOOD SAFETY LATCH. THE SAFETY LATCH PREVENTS THE HOOD FROM CLOSING.
Consequence
A NON-OPERATIONAL SAFETY LATCH MAY NOT BE DETECTED BY A DRIVER OR MECHANIC AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR VEHICLE DAMAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE 90 DEGREE STANDOFF AND REROUTE THE HEADLIGHT HARNESS AWAY FROM THE HOOD STRUT IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THE CLEARANCE NEEDED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 21, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.