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NHTSARecalled Mar 13, 2013 · #13V091000

Seat Belt Buckle Attaching Cable may Fray and Fail

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks and model year 2013-2014 Peterbilt 567, 579 and 587 trucks equipped with air ride seats. The cables for anchoring the seat belt buckles of both the driver and passenger seat may fray. 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.

Product details

Product
  • Seat Belt Buckle Attaching Cable may Fray and Fail
  • 2013-2014 Kenworth T680 and T880
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Model numbers
2014 Kenworth, T680, T880, 2014 Peterbilt
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice