Vehicle recall 23V717000 · October 26, 2023
Kenworth W900, T800 and 2 more models
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V717000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 26, 2023
- Filed by
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Manufacturer campaign
- 23KWK
- Owner notification
- March 20, 2024
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,841
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts
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 (2020): 2020
- Kenworth T800 (2018-2020, 2024): 2024, 2020, 2019, 2018
- Kenworth T800B (2021-2023): 2023, 2022, 2021
- Kenworth W900 (2018-2024): 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
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