NHTSA recall 10V601000
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Kenworth T660 and 1 more
Reported Nov 24, 201097 vehicles affectedPACCAR INCORPORATEDMaker’s number 10KWJBuilt Sep 13, 2010 – Nov 19, 2010
The defect
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 remedy
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.