2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2014-07-21
Description
Paccar inc. (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 kenworth k300 and peterbilt 210, 220, and 320 chassis manufactured march 14, 2012 to july 14, 2014. The affected vehicles may have loose fitting electrical connectors on the power distribution module which may cause the engine to shut off.
Consequence
An unexpected engine shut down increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will install nylon tie straps to hold the connectors in place until the permanent remedy, a connection position device, becomes available. Both remedies will be provided free of charge. The recall began january 29, 2015. For more information, peterbilt owners may call 1-940-591-4220 and kenworth owners may call 1-425-828-5000. Paccar's number for this recall is 14kwh (kenworth), and 714-g (peterbilt).
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Posted on: 2015-04-07
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 peterbilt 220 and kenworth k300 trucks manufactured september 1, 2014, to march 30, 2015. Each time the cruise control speed decrease button is pressed, the vehicle speed will actually increase by one mile per hour.
Consequence
If a driver is intending to slow down a vehicle but instead it inadvertently speeds up, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will update the cab controller software, free of charge. The recall began on june 5, 2015. Owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000, or kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 415-e and 15kwc.
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.safercar.gov.