Kenworth T270, T370: Seat belts

Date

March 6, 2013

Filed by

PACCAR Incorporated

Vehicles

Kenworth T270 (2014); Kenworth T370 (2014)

Component

Seat Belts

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

17

What can happen

In the event of a crash, the failure in the seat belt anchor may increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Recall notes

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.

Owner notification date

April 15, 2013

Manufacturer campaign number

13KWE

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

13V082000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.