Peterbilt 567, 579, 587 and others: Seat belts

Date

March 13, 2013

Filed by

PACCAR Incorporated

Vehicles

Kenworth T680 (2013, 2014); Kenworth T880 (2013, 2014); Peterbilt 567 (2013, 2014); Peterbilt 579 (2013, 2014); Peterbilt 587 (2013, 2014)

Component

Seat Belts

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

2509

What can happen

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.

Remedy

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.

Recall notes

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.

Owner notification date

May 9, 2013

Manufacturer campaign number

13KWD, 0313-D

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

13V091000

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.