Defect Description For Recall
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2014 Kenworth T660, T680, T700,T800, T880, W900, T440, T470, T370, T270, T170, C500, And C550 Chassis Manufactured Between August 7, 2013, And October 31, 2013, And Peterbilt 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, And 587 Chassis Manufactured Between August 7, 2013, And November 3, 2013, And Equipped With Immi-Brand L9 Seat Belt Buckles. When The Button Is Pressed To Release The Seat Belt, The Latch Plate Can Become Partially Engaged With The Buckle, Making The Seat Belt Difficult To Unlatch. Thus, These Vehicles Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) No. 209, “Seat Belt Assemblies.”
Make Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Model Of Vehicle
325
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
14V013000
Component Description
Seat Belts
Effect Of Defect
If The Latch Plate Remains Partially Engaged After The Button Is Pressed, Egress From The Vehicle Could Be Hindered Which Would Increase The Risk Of Injury In The Event Of An Emergency.
Fix Defect
Paccar Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect And Replace The Seat Belt Buckles, As Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On March 31, 2014. Owners May Contact Paccar At 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth’S Number For This Campaign Is 14Kwc. Peterbilt’S Number For This Campaign Is 114-B.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20130807
End Of Manufacture
20131103
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
10414
Date Owners Notified
20140331
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20140124
Make Campaign Number
14KWC/PB114-B
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
209