Recall 10V-601: 2011 Kenworth T660, 2011 Kenworth T800

PACCAR INCORPORATED recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Nov 24, 2010, covering about 97 vehicles.

NHTSA number
10V-601
Report date
Nov 24, 2010
Vehicles affected
97
Owners notified
Dec 17, 2010

The problem

Paccar is recalling certain model year kenworth t660 and t800 vehicles manufactured from september 13, 2010, through november 19, 2010, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. Part 567, "certification." the steer axle gawr and gvwr recorded on the vehicle's door labels may be inaccurate and overstate the actual load capacity of components installed on the vehicle.

The risk

This may lead to an owner overloading the vehicle which can increase the risk of a tire failure and crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the door labels free of charge. The safety recall began on december 17, 2010. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.

Notes

Kenworth safety recall no. 10kwj.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerPACCAR INCORPORATED
ComponentEquipment › Other › Labels
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number10V601000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Kenworth T6602011All years
Kenworth T8002011All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 10V-601?

Paccar is recalling certain model year kenworth t660 and t800 vehicles manufactured from september 13, 2010, through november 19, 2010, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. Part 567, "certification." the steer axle gawr and gvwr recorded on the vehicle's door labels may be inaccurate and overstate the actual load capacity of components installed on the vehicle.

How is recall 10V-601 fixed?

Dealers will inspect and replace the door labels free of charge. The safety recall began on december 17, 2010. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.