1997 KENWORTH T2000 RECALL - #97V085000
RECALL FOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES : DOORS : LATCH
A SECONDARY BEND OPERATION WAS NOT PERFORMED DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE DOOR LATCH WHICH COULD CAUSE THE DOOR LATCH TO JAM WHEN LOCKED.
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| Vehicle |
1997 KENWORTH T2000 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
9/23/1996 - 4/17/1997 |
| Recalled on |
5/23/1997 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
7/18/1997 |
| # Affected |
1,352 |
| Recalled for |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
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| Description |
A SECONDARY BEND OPERATION WAS NOT PERFORMED DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE DOOR LATCH WHICH COULD CAUSE THE DOOR LATCH TO JAM WHEN LOCKED. |
| Consequences |
THE DOOR LATCH WILL NOT RELEASE FROM EITHER THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DOOR LATCHES FOR CERTAIN DATE CODES AND REPLACE SUSPECT LATCHES WITH NEW LATCHES. |
| Notes |
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. |
| See also |
1997 KENWORTH T2000 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
1997 KENWORTH T2000 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FRONT UNDERHOOD
1997 KENWORTH T2000 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER ARM
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