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Paccar - Kenworth hood strut safety latch
Official notice
22 Dec 2010
Last checked
22 Dec 2010
An official NHTSA notice concerns Paccar - Kenworth hood strut safety latch. Failure of the safety latch feature may cause the hood to unexpectedly close while open, increasing the risk of personal injury and/or vehicle damage. Published 2010-12-22.
What to do now
Dealers will replace the dual magnets with a single magnet on the safety latch. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on february 28, 2011. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Units affected
1,510
Recall number
10KWK
Official notice
2010-12-22
The hazard
The hazard
Failure of the safety latch feature may cause the hood to unexpectedly close while open, increasing the risk of personal injury and/or vehicle damage.
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Brand: Paccar. Contact: PACCAR Incorporated.
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