The problem
Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2010 t660 tractor trailors manufactured from july 1, 2008 through july 31, 2009. The retaining pins securing the hood strut lock tube to the hood strut assembly may become loose and fall out allowing the lock tube to rotate on the strut assembly. In its normal operation the safety latch feature is automatically set and it prevents the hood from closing. With the hood closed and the retaining pins missing, the lock tube may rotate relative to the good strut resulting in a non-operational safety latch feature when the hood is opened.
The risk
A non-operational safety latch feature may not be detected by an operator increasing the risk of personal injury and/or vehicle damage should the hood unexpectedly close.
The fix
Dealers will replace the pivot disc and lock tube retaining pins with a revised pivot disc and cap screws. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on july 15, 2010. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Contacts
Kenworth safety recall no. 10Kwe. 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> .
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Kenworth dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 10V266000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.