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Paccar - Kenworth hood strut safety latch retaining pins
Official notice
16 Jun 2010
Last checked
16 Jun 2010
An official NHTSA notice concerns Paccar - Kenworth hood strut safety latch retaining pins. A non-operational safety latch feature may not be detected by an operator increasing the risk of personal injury and/or vehicle damage should the hood unexpectedly close. Published 2010-06-16.
What to do now
Dealers will replace the pivot disc and lock tube retaining pins with a revised pivot disc and cap screws. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on july 15, 2010. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Units affected
4,796
Recall number
10KWE
Official notice
2010-06-16
The hazard
The hazard
A non-operational safety latch feature may not be detected by an operator increasing the risk of personal injury and/or vehicle damage should the hood unexpectedly close.
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Brand: Paccar. Contact: PACCAR Incorporated.
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