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Paccar - Kenworth safety latch
Official notice
24 Jun 2011
Last checked
24 Jun 2011
An official NHTSA notice concerns Paccar - Kenworth safety latch. A non-operational safety latch may not be detected by an operator and the hood may unexpectedly close, increasing the risk of personal injury. Published 2011-06-24.
What to do now
Kenworth dealers will inspect the hood strut for the specific defective lot code and if the strut is within the lot code, the strut will be replaced. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on july 19, 2011. Owners may contact paccar at 1-425-468-7400.
Units affected
72
Recall number
11KWD
Official notice
2011-06-24
The hazard
The hazard
A non-operational safety latch may not be detected by an operator and the hood may unexpectedly close, increasing the risk of personal injury.
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Brand: Paccar. Contact: PACCAR Incorporated.
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