Kenworth T680, T880; Peterbilt 567 and others: Buckle assembly

Date

Dec. 7, 2018

Filed by

PACCAR Incorporated

Vehicles

Kenworth T680 (2018); Kenworth T880 (2018); Peterbilt 567 (2018); Peterbilt 579 (2018)

Component

Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly

Description of the defect

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018 Kenworth T680 and T880, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. The seat belt buckle assemblies on these vehicles may have been glued and not sewn during manufacturing, possibly causing the assembly to come apart under load, such as in the event of a crash.

Potentially affected

6857

What can happen

If the seat belt buckle assembly separates, it can prevent the occupant from being properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assemblies that were not sewn, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on February 4, 2019. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's numbers for this recall is 18KWG, and 18PBD.

Recall notes

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

Feb. 28, 2019

Manufacturer campaign number

18KWG and 18PBD

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

18V870000

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.