Vehicle recall 11V334000 · June 24, 2011
2012 Kenworth T660
If the hood strut were to separate, the safety latch may not engage.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Paccar is recalling certain model year 2012 kenworth T660 tractors manufactured between April 18, 2011, and may 20, 2011, equipped with a safety latch attached to the hood strut which is designed to automatically engage when the hood is opened. If the hood strut were to separate, the safety latch may not engage.
- Consequence
- A non-operational safety latch may not be detected by an operator and the hood may unexpectedly close, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Kenworth dealers will inspect the hood strut for the specific defective lot code and if the strut is within the lot code, the strut will be replaced. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on July 19, 2011. Owners may contact paccar at 1-425-468-7400.
- Notes
- Kenworth safety recall no. 11KWD.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
- 11V334000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 24, 2011
- Filed by
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- 11KWD
- Owner notification
- July 19, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 72
- 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 (2012): 2012
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