Recall 10V266 affects 4,796 2009-2010 Kenworth T660 trucks for loose hood strut retaining pins. Repair is free at any franchised Kenworth dealer.
Kenworth is recalling 4,796 2009-2010 T660 trucks because retaining pins in the hood strut assembly can loosen and fall out. If the pins are missing, the hood safety latch can stop working, so the hood can close unexpectedly and cause personal injury or vehicle damage; the Kenworth dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The hood strut assembly on 2009-2010 Kenworth T660 tractors helps hold the hood open during inspection or service. A lock tube on that strut works with an automatic safety latch. When it is set, the latch keeps the raised hood from closing on its own.
On affected T660 trucks, the retaining pins that secure the hood strut lock tube can loosen and fall out. Once the pins are missing, the lock tube can rotate on the strut assembly instead of staying in its set position. With the hood closed, that rotation leaves the safety latch unable to work the next time the hood is opened.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or technician would only find the problem by inspecting the hood strut assembly and confirming the retaining pins are still in place.
Who's affected?
Both model years use the same hood-latch component.
| 2009 Kenworth T660 | Latch |
|---|---|
| 2010 Kenworth T660 | Latch |
| Units affected | 4,796 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the hood safety latch feature is not operational, an operator can miss the problem before the hood unexpectedly closes. That increases the risk of personal injury or vehicle damage during inspection or service. Schedule the recall repair and use caution around the open hood. Repair will be free at any franchised Kenworth dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2010 Kenworth T660 is included in this recall.
- Contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5440 to confirm repair instructions for recall number 10V266.
- Ask a franchised Kenworth dealer about the free hood-strut latch repair.
- Bring the recall notice if Kenworth mailed one. If not, reference recall number 10V266 when you call.
- Keep clear of the hood path until the repair is complete; the loose retaining pins can leave the hood safety latch unable to hold the hood open.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Kenworth technician replaces the pivot disc and the lock tube retaining pins with a revised pivot disc and cap screws. The source remedy says this recall service began on July 15, 2010, and the work is performed free of charge. Confirm the repair path with a Kenworth dealer by VIN before arranging service, since the current record does not mark the remedy status as available.
Timeline
| June 16, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 15, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V266?
Recall 10V266 covers 4,796 2009-2010 Kenworth T660 tractor trailers with hood strut lock tube retaining pins that can loosen and fall out. If the hood is opened with the latch feature not working, the hood can close unexpectedly and increase injury or vehicle damage risk.
What should I do if my 2009-2010 Kenworth T660 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 10V266. If it is, contact a franchised Kenworth dealer and ask for the hood strut lock tube retaining pin repair. Reference recall 10V266 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair at no cost, and Kenworth's remedy says dealers replace the pivot disc and lock tube retaining pins with revised parts free of charge.
What is the safety risk with recall 10V266?
The risk is an unexpected hood closure while the hood is open. A missing retaining pin can leave the hood safety latch feature non-operational, which increases the risk of personal injury or vehicle damage during inspection, service, or roadside work.
What if I bought my Kenworth T660 used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Kenworth dealer with recall 10V266 if your truck is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V266000 |
|---|---|
| Kenworth customer service | 1-425-828-5440 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V266 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V266000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →