NHTSA Recall 12V333000
Filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Component: Equipment. Reported 2012-07-16. An estimated 21 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 Kenworth T680 vehicles, manufactured from January 19, 2012, through May 15, 2012. The warning label located on the front of the upper bunk may deform after installation, making the text unreadable.
Risk
If the warning label is not readable, the occupant may be unaware of the safety recommendations and be at an increased risk of personal injury in a crash or sudden vehicle deceleration.
What the manufacturer will do
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the warning label in the affected vehicles. The safety recall began on August 20, 2012. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Manufacturer campaign number: 12KWE
Notes
Kenworth's recall number is 12KWE. 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.