Vehicle recall 08V280000 · June 26, 2008
2009 Kenworth T660
The 90 degree standoff mounted on the front bumper support may come into contact with the hood strut, which may result in a non-operational hood safety latch.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Paccar is recalling 62 my 2009 kenworth T660 trucks. The 90 degree standoff mounted on the front bumper support may come into contact with the hood strut, which may result in a non-operational hood safety latch. The safety latch prevents the hood from closing.
- Consequence
- A non-operational safety latch may not be detected by a driver or mechanic and could increase the risk of personal injury or vehicle damage.
- Remedy
- Dealers will relocate the 90 degree standoff and reroute the headlight harness away from the hood strut in order to provide the clearance needed. The recall began on July 21, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
- Notes
- Paccar recall no. 08KW8. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V280000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 26, 2008
- Filed by
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- 08KW8
- Owner notification
- July 21, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 62
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth T660 (2009): 2009
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