10 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Posted on: 2014-03-05
Description
Paccar inc, is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 kenworth t440, t660, t800, and w900 tractor trailers manufactured january 23, 2013, through february 4, 2014, and certain model year 2014-2015 peterbilt 320, 365, 382, 384 tractor trailers manufactured january 21, 2013, through february 5, 2014, and equipped with certain cummins westport model isl g and isx12 g engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
Consequence
The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and authorized cummins service facilities will upload a new ecm calibration, free of charge. The recall began on april 12, 2014. Customers may contact paccar at 1-425-468-7400. Paccar's recall numbers associated with this campaign are 14kwg (kenworth), and 214-c (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 - PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Posted on: 2014-12-29
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2015 peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured from may 23, 2014, to february 13, 2015, and 2015 kenworth t270, t370, t440, t470, t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 trucks manufactured from may 23, 2014, to february 13, 2015, equipped with certain air brake actuators. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.
Consequence
Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.
Corrective Action
Kenworth and peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the brake chamber, as necessary, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners march 3, 2015. The recall began on may 14, 2015. Owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-425-828-5000 (kenworth), or 1-940-591-4000 (peterbilt). Paccar's number for this recall is 14kwp (kenworth), and 1214l (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 #3 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Posted on: 2015-05-08
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 kenworth t270, t370, t440, t470, c500, c540, c550, t660, t800, w900, and 963 trucks manufactured november 1, 2010, to april 6, 2015. In the affected trucks, water may leak into the wiper motor.
Consequence
As water leaks in, the wiper may cease to function on the 'intermittent' setting, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the water may cause corrosion which, over time, may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Paccar is still developing and testing a remedy. The recall is expected to begin in july 2015. An interim letter was sent to owners on july 2, 2015. The recall began on september 2, 1015. Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. Paccar's number for this recall is 15kwf.
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 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Posted on: 2015-05-26
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2014 and 2015 kenworth t660, t680, and t800 trucks manufactured january 29, 2013, to april 2, 2014, and 2013 peterbilt 587 trucks manufactured on august 8, 2012. The affected trucks are built with a driveshaft that may not transmit power to the wheels due to weld failure from corrosion.
Consequence
If the weld fails causing a loss of power to the rear wheels, the vehicle operator may be unable to move the vehicle, or may experience deceleration if the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective driveshafts, free of charge. The recall began on july 15, 2015. Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000, or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Paccar's number for this recall is 15kwj and 515-h.
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 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Posted on: 2015-05-26
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 kenworth t440, t800, and w900 trucks manufactured august 31, 2009, to april 20, 2015, and 2008-2015 peterbilt 320, 337, 348, 365, 382, and 384 trucks manufactured july 27, 2007, to april 28, 2015, and equipped with certain cummins westport isl g engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Consequence
If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Cummins will notify owners on behalf of paccar, and cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ecm) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on june 12, 2015. Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000, peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or cummins inc. At 1-800-343-7357. Paccar's number for this recall is 15kwh and 515-g.
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 #6 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2014-11-10
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2015 kenworth t660, t800, w900, t400, and c500 heavy trucks manufactured september 19, 2014, to october 30, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been produced with an undersized wire gauge for the trailer stop lamp circuit in the instrument panel harness.
Consequence
If the smaller wire gauge may overheat increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective wire with a properly sized wire, free of charge. The recall began on december 19, 2014. Owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-425-828-5000 (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 #7 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Posted on: 2015-01-30
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2015 peterbilt 210, 220, 320, and kenworth k270, k370, t660, t800, t880 trucks manufactured july 21, 2014, to september 16, 2014. The brake caliper bolts may not be properly torqued.
Consequence
As a result, the brake caliper bolts may loosen, reducing the effectiveness of the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and tighten or replace any loose caliper bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on march 27, 2015. Owners may contact peterbilt customer service 1-940-591-4000, or kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. Paccar's number for this recall is 15kwa (kenworth) and 115b (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 #8 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2017-11-22
Description
E-one incorporated (e-one) is recalling certain 2013-2017 e-one cyclone ii, quest, typhoon, 2016 freightliner m2 112, 2013-2015 international 7400, 2014-2017 international 4400, freightliner m2 106, 2016-2017 kenworth t370, and 2015 kenworth t800 vehicles equipped with hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.
Consequence
A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
E-one will notify owners, and a certified dealer or technician will install a stainless steel retaining ring, free of charge. The recall began on january 11, 2018. Owners may contact e-one customer service at 1-352-861-3612.
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 #9 - 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 #10 - 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.