Other: labelsRecall 10V-601 · Kenworth vehicles
PACCAR INCORPORATED recall 10V-601 covers 97 Kenworth vehicles for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on November 24, 2010.
Source: NHTSA recall 10V601000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR KENWORTH T660 AND T800 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 13, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 19, 2010, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE STEER AXLE GAWR AND GVWR RECORDED ON THE VEHICLE'S DOOR LABELS MAY BE INACCURATE AND OVERSTATE THE ACTUAL LOAD CAPACITY OF COMPONENTS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE.
The risk
THIS MAY LEAD TO AN OWNER OVERLOADING THE VEHICLE WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A TIRE FAILURE AND CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DOOR LABELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 17, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440.
KENWORTH SAFETY RECALL NO. 10KWJ.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 13, 2010 to November 19, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.