Seat beltsRecall 13V-091 · Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles
PACCAR Incorporated recall 13V-091 covers 2,509 Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles for a seat belts problem, reported to NHTSA on March 13, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V091000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks and model year 2013-2014 Peterbilt 567, 579 and 587 trucks equipped with air ride seats. The cables for anchoring the seat belt buckles of both the driver and passenger seat may fray.
The risk
In the event of a crash, a frayed seat belt could cause the belt to separate from the seat, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
The fix
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace both seat belt buckle assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2013. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.
Kenworth's recall campaign number is 13KWD.Peterbilt's recall campaign number is 0313-D.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 18, 2012 to February 25, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.