NHTSA Campaign Id 06V446000; Date: Nov. 24, 2006
A light application of the brakes will not deactivate the cruise control and the system will have to be shut off by the dash switch. This could lead to unintended acceleration and a crash without warning.
Recalled Vehicles:2007 Kenworth T2000; 2008 Kenworth T2000; 2006 Kenworth T300; 2007 Kenworth T800; 2008 Kenworth T800
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 116
Recall Summary:An incorrect switch was installed in the cruise control system on certain model t300 trucks.
How to Fix:Kenworth will install the correct sensor switch. The recall began on January 10, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Recall Notes:Kenworth recall no. 06kw4. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 10, 2007
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