NHTSA Recall 14V008000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V008000; Date: Jan. 14, 2014
If the engine harness is installed incorrectly, the truck may be able to be started with the transmission in gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Kenworth T440; 2012 Kenworth T440; 2013 Kenworth T440; 2014 Kenworth T440
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/neutral Start Switch
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 85
Recall Summary:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2011-2014 model year kenworth t440 vehicles manufactured March 10, 2010, through September 23, 2013 and equipped with allison transmissions, cummins westport isl-g engines, and namux2 software. In the affected vehicles, the engine harness may have been installed incorrectly rendering the neutral start interlock inoperable.
How to Fix:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the connection on the engine harness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by early March 2014. Customers may contact paccar at 1-425-468-7400. Paccar's number for this recall is 14kwa.
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: Feb 12, 2014
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