Seat beltsRecall 13V-082 · Kenworth vehicles
PACCAR Incorporated recall 13V-082 covers 17 Kenworth vehicles for a seat belts problem, reported to NHTSA on March 6, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V082000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T270 and T370 trucks, manufactured from January 31, 2013, through February 4, 2013. The left hand seat belt floor pan reinforcement bracket was not positioned correctly during assembly. This could result in the failure of the seat belt anchor mounting.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the failure in the seat belt anchor may increase the risk of injury.
The fix
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will remove, reposition, and reinstall the reinforcement bracket free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2013. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.
Kenworth's recall campaign number is 13KWE.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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 January 31, 2013 to February 4, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.