Doors: latchRecall 97V-085 · 1997 Kenworth T2000
PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall 97V-085 covers 1,352 1997 Kenworth T2000 for a doors: latch problem, reported to NHTSA on May 22, 1997.
Source: NHTSA recall 97V085000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
A SECONDARY BEND OPERATION WAS NOT PERFORMED DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE DOOR LATCH WHICH COULD CAUSE THE DOOR LATCH TO JAM WHEN LOCKED.
The risk
THE DOOR LATCH WILL NOT RELEASE FROM EITHER THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DOOR LATCHES FOR CERTAIN DATE CODES AND REPLACE SUSPECT LATCHES WITH NEW LATCHES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 1997.NOTES:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PACCAR AT 1-206-455-7356.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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 23, 1996 to April 17, 1997. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.