Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V013000 Reported January 24, 2014

Seat belt may be difficult to unlatch/fmvss 209

Paccar Incorporated · N/A · 10,414 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V013000
Manufacturer Campaign
14KWC/PB114-B
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
10,414
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 24, 2014
Completion Rate
58.86

Defect Summary

Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2014 kenworth t660, t680, t700,t800, t880, w900, t440, t470, t370, t270, t170, c500, and c550 chassis manufactured between august 7, 2013, and october 31, 2013, and peterbilt 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, and 587 chassis manufactured between august 7, 2013, and november 3, 2013, and equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

Safety Consequence

If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

Corrective Action

Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on march 31, 2014. owners may contact paccar at 1-425-468-7400. kenworth's number for this campaign is 14kwc. peterbilt's number for this campaign is 114-b.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference recall ID 14V013000 or campaign 14KWC/PB114-B.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V013000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 14V013000?

NHTSA recall 14V013000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on January 24, 2014. It addresses: Seat belt may be difficult to unlatch/fmvss 209. The recall affects approximately 10,414 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V013000 or the manufacturer campaign number 14KWC/PB114-B. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.