Kenworth Latch Recall 97V085000 (1,352 Vehicles)

The problem

A secondary bend operation was not performed during assembly of the door latch which could cause the door latch to jam when locked.

The risk

The door latch will not release from either the inside or the outside of the vehicle.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the door latches for certain date codes and replace suspect latches with new latches.

Contacts

Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin during june 1997. Notes: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact paccar at 1-206-455-7356. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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 97V085000.
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
1997 Kenworth T2000	3	4	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1997 Kenworth T2000

Questions

Is the 97V085000 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 97V085000?

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 97V085000 announced?

PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on May 22, 1997. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Latch Kenworth recall