The problem
Paccar is recalling certain model year kenworth t660 and t800 vehicles manufactured from september 13, 2010, through november 19, 2010, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. Part 567, "certification." The steer axle gawr and gvwr recorded on the vehicle's door labels may be inaccurate and overstate the actual load capacity of components installed on the vehicle.
The risk
This may lead to an owner overloading the vehicle which can increase the risk of a tire failure and crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the door labels free of charge. The safety recall began on december 17, 2010. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.
Contacts
Kenworth safety recall no. 10Kwj. 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 10V601000.
- 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.