Vehicle recall 10V654000 · December 22, 2010
Kenworth T660 and T700
The safety latch feature that keeps the hood of the vehicle from closing after a user opens the hood may fail to operate.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2011 T660 and T700 tractor trailers manufactured between August 9, 2010, and November 4, 2010. The safety latch feature that keeps the hood of the vehicle from closing after a user opens the hood may fail to operate.
- Consequence
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- Kenworth safety recall no. 10KWK.OWNERS 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
- 10V654000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 22, 2010
- Filed by
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- 10KWK
- Owner notification
- February 28, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,510
- 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 (2011): 2011
- Kenworth T700 (2011): 2011
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