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Kenworth W900 Recall 23V717: Seat Belt May Not Restrain Occupant in a Crash

NHTSA campaign 23V717, reported October 26, 2023, 3,841 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A spacer may have been added to the joint connecting the seat to the seat belt tether and buckle, leaving that connection unsecured.

If the seat belt connection is not secure, it may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Dealers will inspect the joint, remove the additional spacer, and replace the bolt as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 20, 2024. For questions, contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and reference recall 23KWK. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V717PACCAR Incorporated
Component
SEAT BELTS
Problem
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T660, 2018-2024 Kenworth T800 and W900 vehicles. An additional spacer may have been added to the joint that connects the seat to the seat belt tether and buckle, causing an unsecured connection.
Risk
An unsecured seat belt connection may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and remove the additional spacer and replace the bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 20, 2024. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 23KWK.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Kenworth T6602020
Kenworth T8002018201920202024
Kenworth T800B202120222023
Kenworth W9002018201920202021202220232024