NHTSA Recall 13V244000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V244000; Date: Jun. 11, 2013
If the vehicle is started while it is in gear, it may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Kenworth T470; 2014 Kenworth T800
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 4
Recall Summary:
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2014 kenworth t470 and t800 trucks manufactured January 1, 2013, through January 22, 2013. A parameter in the electronic service analysis (esa) tool was mistakenly switched to disable the start-in-gear protection feature. Because of this, the vehicles may be started when the automatic transmission is in gear.
How to Fix:
Paccar will notify owners and dealers will correct the esa parameter, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2013. Paccar's recall number is 13kwh. Owners may contact paccar at 1-425-468-7400.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 27, 2013
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