CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018 Kenworth T680 and T880, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. The seat belt buckle assemblies on these vehicles may have been glued and not sewn during manufacturing, possibly causing the assembly to come apart under load, such as in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- If the seat belt buckle assembly separates, it can prevent the occupant from being properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assemblies that were not sewn, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on February 4, 2019. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's numbers for this recall is 18KWG, and 18PBD.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some 2018 Kenworth T680 and T880 and Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks may have front seat belt buckle assemblies that were glued instead of sewn during manufacturing. Under load, such as in a crash, the buckle assembly could come apart.
If the buckle separates, the occupant may not be properly restrained in a crash, which increases the risk of injury. Owners should have their vehicle checked by an authorized dealer, where the seat belt buckle assemblies that were not sewn will be replaced free of charge. You can contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258 for more information. To find out whether your truck has any open recalls, check your VIN.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kenworth T680 | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T880 | 2018 |
| Peterbilt 567 | 2018 |
| Peterbilt 579 | 2018 |