2014 KENWORTH T880 RECALL - #14V013000
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T660, T680, T700,T800, T880, W900, T440, T470, T370, T270, T170, C500, and C550 chassis manufactured between August 7, 2013, and October 31, 2013, and Peterbilt 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, and 587 chassis manufactured between August 7, 2013, and November 3, 2013, and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2014 KENWORTH T880 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Manufactured between |
8/7/2013 - 10/31/2013 |
| Recalled on |
1/24/2014 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Owners Notified on |
3/31/2014 |
| # Affected |
10,414 |
| Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS |
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| Description |
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T660, T680, T700,T800, T880, W900, T440, T470, T370, T270, T170, C500, and C550 chassis manufactured between August 7, 2013, and October 31, 2013, and Peterbilt 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, and 587 chassis manufactured between August 7, 2013, and November 3, 2013, and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." |
| Consequences |
If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency. |
| Corrective action |
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's number for this campaign is 14KWC. Peterbilt's number for this campaign is 114-B. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2014 KENWORTH T880 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2014 KENWORTH T880 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2014 KENWORTH T880 Recall for SEAT BELTS
2014 KENWORTH T880 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, SWITCH
2014 KENWORTH T880 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TAIL LIGHTS
2014 KENWORTH T880 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2014 KENWORTH T880 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
2014 KENWORTH T880 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
2014 KENWORTH T880 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2014 KENWORTH T880 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2014 KENWORTH T880 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2014 KENWORTH T880 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2014 KENWORTH T880 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2014 KENWORTH T880 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
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