Seat belt may not adequately restrain occupant
Defect Summary
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2018 kenworth t680 and t880, and peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. the seat belt buckle assemblies on these vehicles may have been glued and not sewn during manufacturing, possibly causing the assembly to come apart under load, such as in the event of a crash.
Safety Consequence
If the seat belt buckle assembly separates, it can prevent the occupant from being properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assemblies that were not sewn, free of charge. paccar issued owners an interim notification on february 4, 2019. The recall began february 28, 2019. owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-918-259-3258. paccar's numbers for this recall is 18kwg, and 18pbd.
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FAQ: Recall 18V870000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V870000?
NHTSA recall 18V870000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on December 7, 2018. It addresses: Seat belt may not adequately restrain occupant. The recall affects approximately 6,857 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V870000 or the manufacturer campaign number 18KWG and 18PBD. 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.