5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - TIRES
Posted on: 2016-11-04
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2017 kenworth k370, t270, t370, t440, t660, t800 trucks manufactured february 2, 2016, to october 13, 2016, and peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 367, 389, 567, and 579 trucks manufactured march 7, 2016, to october 5, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain goodyear lhs load range g tires, size 295/75r22.5 g399a, that due to incomplete adhesion, have a tire tread that may partially separate.
Consequence
A partial tread separation may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Goodyear will notify the owners of the affected peterbilt and kenworth vehicles and goodyear dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began on december 14, 2016. To find a goodyear dealer, owners should contact goodyear consumer relations at 1-800-592-3267. Consumers may also contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 and peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Paccar's number for this recall is 1016g (pb) (peterbilt), and 16kwc (kenworth).
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 - TIRES
Posted on: 2016-11-04
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2017 kenworth k370, t270, t370, t440, t660, t800 trucks manufactured february 2, 2016, to october 13, 2016, and peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 367, 389, 567, and 579 trucks manufactured march 7, 2016, to october 5, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain goodyear lhs load range g tires, size 295/75r22.5 g399a, that due to incomplete adhesion, have a tire tread that may partially separate.
Consequence
A partial tread separation may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Goodyear will notify the owners of the affected peterbilt and kenworth vehicles and goodyear dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began on december 14, 2016. To find a goodyear dealer, owners should contact goodyear consumer relations at 1-800-592-3267. Consumers may also contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 and peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Paccar's number for this recall is 1016g (pb) (peterbilt), and 16kwc (kenworth).
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 #3 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2017-09-08
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2009-2010 peterbilt 210 and 220 trucks; 2012-2018 peterbilt 210, 220, 330 and 337 trucks; and 2010-2018 kenworth k270 and k370 trucks. These lfna trucks have a front axle sway bar link that may come loose on the frame rail end and fall into the path of the drag link, possibly binding the steering system.
Consequence
If the sway bar link detaches and falls into the drag link, it may impact the ability of the vehicle to steer properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the upper sway bar link attachment for a hardened washer installed between the bushing and the nut, installing a washer if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on october 2730, 2017. Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 817-d and 17kwe.
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 #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Posted on: 2020-04-07
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2008-2019 peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 kenworth t170, t270, t370, t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 vehicles equipped with namux software. In the event that the anti-lock brake system (abs) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the abs may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of abs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, air brake systems, and 136, electronic stability control system on heavy vehicles.
Consequence
If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the abs functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will update the namux software within the cab control module, free of charge. Paccar issued owners an interim notification on june 4, 2020. The recall began may 26, 2020. Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's number for this recall is 20pbc and 20kwb.
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 #5 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Posted on: 2020-04-07
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2008-2019 peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 kenworth t170, t270, t370, t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 vehicles equipped with namux software. In the event that the anti-lock brake system (abs) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the abs may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of abs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, air brake systems, and 136, electronic stability control system on heavy vehicles.
Consequence
If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the abs functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will update the namux software within the cab control module, free of charge. Paccar issued owners an interim notification on june 4, 2020. The recall began may 26, 2020. Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's number for this recall is 20pbc and 20kwb.
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.