Kenworth Equipment Recall 12V249000 (13 Vehicles)

The problem

Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth t680 vehicles equipped with a 76 sleeper and grey or tan color-matched bunk restraints for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 302, "Flammability of interior materials."

The risk

Flammable material, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

The fix

Paccar will notify owners and install new bunk restraints in the affected vehicles. The safety recall began on july 13, 2012. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

Contacts

Kenworths recall number is 12kwc. Owners may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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 12V249000.
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.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2013 Kenworth T680	0	13	B

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2013 Kenworth T680

Questions

Is the 12V249000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. PACCAR INCORPORATED's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 12V249000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 12V249000 announced?

PACCAR INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on June 1, 2012. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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