NHTSA

KENWORTH/HOOD STRUT SAFETY LATCH

Hazard

FAILURE OF THE SAFETY LATCH FEATURE MAY CAUSE THE HOOD TO UNEXPECTEDLY CLOSE WHILE OPEN, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE DAMAGE.

What You Should Do

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DUAL MAGNETS WITH A SINGLE MAGNET ON THE SAFETY LATCH. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.

Products

KENWORTH/HOOD STRUT SAFETY LATCH
Brand
PACCAR INCORPORATED
Manufacturer
PACCAR INCORPORATED

Units Affected

1510