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NHTSARecalled Jun 26, 2008 · #08V280000

HEADLIGHT HARNESS ROUTING/HOOD SAFETY LATCH

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

PACCAR IS RECALLING 62 MY 2009 KENWORTH T660 TRUCKS. THE 90 DEGREE STANDOFF MOUNTED ON THE FRONT BUMPER SUPPORT MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE HOOD STRUT, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A NON-OPERATIONAL HOOD SAFETY LATCH. THE SAFETY LATCH PREVENTS THE HOOD FROM CLOSING. A NON-OPERATIONAL SAFETY LATCH MAY NOT BE DETECTED BY A DRIVER OR MECHANIC AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR VEHICLE DAMAGE.

Product details

Product
  • HEADLIGHT HARNESS ROUTING/HOOD SAFETY LATCH
  • 2009 KENWORTH T660
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE 90 DEGREE STANDOFF AND REROUTE THE HEADLIGHT HARNESS AWAY FROM THE HOOD STRUT IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THE CLEARANCE NEEDED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 21, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.

View the official CPSC notice