Recall 10V654 affects 1,510 2011 Kenworth T700 and T660 tractor trailers for a hood safety latch defect. Repair is free at any franchised Kenworth dealer.
Kenworth is recalling 1,510 2011 T700 and T660 tractor trailers under recall 10V654 because the hood safety latch can fail after the hood is opened. If the latch does not hold, the hood can close unexpectedly, raising the risk of personal injury or vehicle damage; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The hood safety latch on the 2011 Kenworth T700 and T660 is the backup catch that holds the hood after it is opened. The hood latch system is supposed to keep the heavy hood from dropping while a driver, technician, or inspector checks the engine compartment. That latch gives the person under the hood a stable work area.
On affected trucks, the safety latch feature does not operate as intended. After the hood is opened, the backup catch fails to hold the hood in the open position. If the hood is bumped or shifts while someone is nearby, it can close unexpectedly instead of staying secured.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or technician will not have a dashboard light, noise, or visible cue that the hood safety latch is about to fail, so the defect matters most when the hood is already open.
Who's affected?
Covers the T700 and T660 truck lines from the 2011 model year, both tied to the hood latch.
| 2011 Kenworth T700 | Latch |
|---|---|
| 2011 Kenworth T660 | Latch |
| Units affected | 1,510 |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
A failed hood safety latch can let the hood close unexpectedly while it is open, increasing the risk of personal injury or vehicle damage. Keep clear of the hood area and have the latch repaired before relying on it during service. Repair will be free at any franchised Kenworth dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011 Kenworth T700 or T660 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Kenworth dealer to schedule the free hood safety-latch magnet replacement that helps keep the open hood from closing unexpectedly.
- Bring the recall notice if Kenworth mailed one. If not, reference recall number 10V654 when you call.
- Keep hands, tools, and body parts clear of the hood area until the latch repair is complete.
- Call Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5440 with questions about dealer scheduling or recall coverage.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Kenworth technician replaces the dual magnets on the hood safety latch with a single magnet. That latch is the feature meant to keep the hood from closing after someone opens it, so the repair focuses on the magnet setup that controls the latch. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall.
Timeline
| December 22, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 28, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V654?
Recall 10V654 covers 1,510 2011 Kenworth T700 and T660 trucks with a hood safety latch that can fail after the hood is opened. Under campaign 10V654, Kenworth dealers replace the dual magnets with a single magnet on the safety latch for free.
What should I do if my 2011 Kenworth T700 or T660 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 10V654. If it is, contact a franchised Kenworth dealer to schedule the hood safety latch repair. Reference recall number 10V654 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Kenworth's remedy for recall 10V654 says dealers will replace the hood safety latch magnets free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 10V654?
The risk is injury or vehicle damage from the hood closing unexpectedly while it is open. Recall 10V654 involves the safety latch feature that holds the hood open after a user raises it. Kenworth's free dealer repair replaces the latch magnets.
What if I bought my Kenworth T700 or T660 used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to honor the recall regardless of ownership history. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2011 Kenworth T700 or T660 is included, then call a franchised Kenworth dealer with recall number 10V654.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V654000 |
|---|---|
| Kenworth customer service | 1-425-828-5440 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V654 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V654000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (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 →