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Paccar - Seat belt buckle attaching cable may fray and fail
Official notice
13 Mar 2013
Last checked
13 Mar 2013
An official NHTSA notice concerns Paccar - Seat belt buckle attaching cable may fray and fail. In the event of a crash, a frayed seat belt could cause the belt to separate from the seat, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant. Published 2013-03-13.
What to do now
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace both seat belt buckle assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on may 9, 2013. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.
Units affected
2,509
Recall number
13KWD, 0313-D
Official notice
2013-03-13
The hazard
The hazard
In the event of a crash, a frayed seat belt could cause the belt to separate from the seat, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
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Brand: Paccar. Contact: PACCAR Incorporated.
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