NHTSA Campaign Id 14V086000; Date: Feb. 18, 2014
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.
Recalled Vehicles:2014 Kenworth T440; 2015 Kenworth T440; 2014 Kenworth T660; 2015 Kenworth T660; 2014 Kenworth T800; 2015 Kenworth T800; 2014 Kenworth W900; 2015 Kenworth W900; 2014 Peterbilt 320; 2015 Peterbilt 320; 2014 Peterbilt 365; 2015 Peterbilt 365; 2014 Peterbilt 382; 2015 Peterbilt 382; 2014 Peterbilt 384; 2015 Peterbilt 384
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 2,019
Recall Summary: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.
How to Fix: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).
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: Apr 12, 2014
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