2014 PETERBILT 579 RECALL - #14V012000
RECALL FOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
PACCAR Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Kenworth T680 chassis manufactured January 1, 2012, through October 14, 2013, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 chassis manufactured January 20, 2012, through October 11, 2013, and equipped with Inteva-brand door latch assemblies. In the affected vehicles, the doors may lock permanently while closed or may be opened from the outside even after they have been locked.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2014 PETERBILT 579 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Manufactured between |
1/20/2012 - 10/11/2013 |
| Recalled on |
1/24/2014 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Owners Notified on |
3/25/2014 |
| # Affected |
11,056 |
| Recalled for |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
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| Description |
PACCAR Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Kenworth T680 chassis manufactured January 1, 2012, through October 14, 2013, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 chassis manufactured January 20, 2012, through October 11, 2013, and equipped with Inteva-brand door latch assemblies. In the affected vehicles, the doors may lock permanently while closed or may be opened from the outside even after they have been locked. |
| Consequences |
If the door latch assembly becomes permanently locked while closed occupants could be prevented from exiting the vehicle in the event of a crash or fire, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right door latch assemblies with new assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2014. Customers may contact Paccar at 1-425-468-8228. Kenworth's number for this recall is 14KWB. Peterbilt's number for this recall is 114-A. |
| 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 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2014 PETERBILT 579 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2014 PETERBILT 579 Recall for SEAT BELTS
2014 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, SWITCH
2014 PETERBILT 579 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
2014 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2014 PETERBILT 579 Recall for AIR BAGS
2014 PETERBILT 579 Recall for TIRES
2014 PETERBILT 579 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2014 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2014 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2014 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2014 PETERBILT 579 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2014 PETERBILT 579 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2014 PETERBILT 579 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2014 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
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