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