Peterbilt 389K (2009) – 08V065000

Defect Description For Recall

Paccar Is Recalling 6,169 My 2008 Kenworth T300, T660, T800, T2000, W900 And C500 Vehicles And My 2008-2009 Peterbilt Models 365, 367, 384, 387, 388, 389 And 389 Kits. Certain Door Latch Assemblies On These Vehicles Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 206, ‘Door Locks And Door Retention Components.” The Rotor In Some Of These Door Latch Assemblies Did Not Receive The Proper Heat Treatment And May Be Soft.

Make Of Vehicle

PETERBILT

Model Of Vehicle

389K

Year

2009

Recall Campaign Number

08V065000

Component Description

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Effect Of Defect

In The Event Of A Crash, Force Could Cause The Rotor To Crack And The Door Would Not Have Primary Or Secondary Closing Security Which Could Possibly Lead To Injury Of The Vehicle Occupant.

Fix Defect

Paccar Is Working With Trimark And Will Inspect And Replace The Door Latch If It Is Found To Be DefeCTIve. The Recall Began On March 14, 2008. Owners May Contact Kenworth At 1-425-828-5440 Or Peterbilt At 1-940-591-4196.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Start Of Manufacture

20071011

End Of Manufacture

20080110

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

6169

Date Owners Notified

20080314

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Date Report Received

20080207

Make Campaign Number

08KW1/108A

Part Number

571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

206