Kenworth T660, T800, T800B and others: Seat belts

Date

Oct. 26, 2023

Filed by

PACCAR Incorporated

Vehicles

Kenworth T660 (2020); Kenworth T800 (2018, 2019, 2020, 2024); Kenworth T800B (2021, 2022, 2023); Kenworth W900 (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)

Component

Seat Belts

Description of the defect

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T660, 2018-2024 Kenworth T800 and W900 vehicles. An additional spacer may have been added to the joint that connects the seat to the seat belt tether and buckle, causing an unsecured connection.

Potentially affected

3841

What can happen

An unsecured seat belt connection may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and remove the additional spacer and replace the bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 20, 2024. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 23KWK.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

March 20, 2024

Manufacturer campaign number

23KWK

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Seat Assembly · Seat Assembly · NA

Recall number

23V717000

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.