NHTSA Recall 11V380000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V380000; Date: Jul. 21, 2011
If the fast idle control function is engaged with the transmission in gear, the vehicle could unexpectedly accelerate and override the parking brake and , creating a risk of a crash and damage to other vehicles or property and the potential for injury to nearby pedestrians.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Kenworth T660; 2012 Kenworth T660; 2011 Kenworth T700; 2012 Kenworth T700; 2011 Kenworth T800; 2012 Kenworth T800; 2008 Peterbilt 365; 2010 Peterbilt 365; 2011 Peterbilt 365; 2008 Peterbilt 367; 2010 Peterbilt 367; 2011 Peterbilt 367; 2008 Peterbilt 384; 2010 Peterbilt 384; 2011 Peterbilt 384; 2008 Peterbilt 386; 2010 Peterbilt 386; 2011 Peterbilt 386; 2008 Peterbilt 387; 2010 Peterbilt 387; 2011 Peterbilt 387; 2008 Peterbilt 388; 2010 Peterbilt 388; 2011 Peterbilt 388; 2008 Peterbilt 587; 2010 Peterbilt 587; 2011 Peterbilt 587
Component: Electrical System: Software
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 211
Recall Summary:
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 kenworth t660, t700, and t800 vehicles manufactured from April 19, 2010, through may 13, 2011, and model year 2008, 2010, and 2011 peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388 and 587 vehicles manufactured from April 20, 2010, through June 11, 2011, and equipped with paccar mx engines and eaton ultrashift dm or allison automatic transmissions (without auto-neutral). The fast idle control may be activated by the operator while the transmission is in gear.
How to Fix:
Kenworth and peterbilt dealers will update the engine software for the affected chassis. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on August 22, 2011. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Recall Notes:
Kenworth and peterbilt safety recall no. E038r. Owners 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: Aug 22, 2011
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