Recall 07V269000 — TRAILER HITCHES Defect in 2005-2008 KENWORTH T2000
RECALL This recall affects up to 9,571 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 07V269000 |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Vehicles Affected | 9,571 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2005 PETERBILT 385, 2005 PETERBILT 386, 2005 KENWORTH T800, 2005 KENWORTH T660, 2005 KENWORTH T2000, 2005 KENWORTH T600, 2006 KENWORTH T2000, 2006 PETERBILT 386, 2006 KENWORTH T660, 2006 KENWORTH T800, 2006 KENWORTH T600, 2006 PETERBILT 385, 2007 KENWORTH T600, 2007 KENWORTH T800, 2007 PETERBILT 386, 2007 PETERBILT 385, 2007 KENWORTH T2000, 2007 KENWORTH T660, 2008 PETERBILT 386, 2008 KENWORTH T800, 2008 KENWORTH T600, 2008 PETERBILT 385, 2008 KENWORTH T2000, 2008 KENWORTH T660
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Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE REMOVABLE TOW HITCH ,WHEN USED TO TOW OR LIFT A VEHICLE, CAN FAIL DUE TO DEFECTIVE MATERIAL IN THE TOW HITCH.
Safety Consequence
IF THE TOW HITCH ASSEMBLY FAILS WHILE A VEHICLE IS BEING TOWED OR LIFTED, IT MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT THAT COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TOW PIN ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440 OR PETERBILT AT 940-591-4201.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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