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Recall 14V-013: 2014 Kenworth C500, 2014 Kenworth C550 and 24 more

PACCAR Incorporated recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Jan 24, 2014, covering about 10,414 vehicles.

NHTSA number
14V-013
Report date
Jan 24, 2014
Vehicles affected
10,414
Owners notified
Mar 31, 2014

The problem

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T660, T680, T700,T800, T880, W900, T440, T470, T370, T270, T170, C500, and C550 chassis manufactured between August 7, 2013, and October 31, 2013, and Peterbilt 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, and 587 chassis manufactured between August 7, 2013, and November 3, 2013, and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

The risk

If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

The fix

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's number for this campaign is 14KWC. Peterbilt's number for this campaign is 114-B.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerPACCAR Incorporated
ComponentSeat Belts
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number14V013000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Kenworth C5002014All years
Kenworth C5502014All years
Kenworth T1702014All years
Kenworth T2702014All years
Kenworth T3702014All years
Kenworth T4402014All years
Kenworth T4702014All years
Kenworth T6602014All years
Kenworth T6802014All years
Kenworth T7002014All years
Kenworth T8002014All years
Kenworth T8802014All years
Kenworth W9002014All years
Peterbilt 3202014All years
Peterbilt 3252014All years
Peterbilt 3302014All years
Peterbilt 3372014All years
Peterbilt 3482014All years
Peterbilt 3652014All years
Peterbilt 3672014All years
Peterbilt 3822014All years
Peterbilt 3842014All years
Peterbilt 3862014All years
Peterbilt 3882014All years
Peterbilt 3892014All years
Peterbilt 5872014All 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 14V-013?

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T660, T680, T700,T800, T880, W900, T440, T470, T370, T270, T170, C500, and C550 chassis manufactured between August 7, 2013, and October 31, 2013, and Peterbilt 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, and 587 chassis manufactured between August 7, 2013, and November 3, 2013, and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

How is recall 14V-013 fixed?

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's number for this campaign is 14KWC. Peterbilt's number for this campaign is 114-B.

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.