NHTSA Recall 14V439000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V439000; Date: Jul. 21, 2014
An unexpected engine shut down increases the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Kenworth K300; 2014 Kenworth K300; 2015 Kenworth K300; 2013 Peterbilt 210; 2014 Peterbilt 210; 2015 Peterbilt 210; 2013 Peterbilt 220; 2014 Peterbilt 220; 2015 Peterbilt 220; 2013 Peterbilt 320; 2014 Peterbilt 320; 2015 Peterbilt 320
Component: Electrical System
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 1,966
Recall Summary:
Paccar inc. (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 kenworth k300 and peterbilt 210, 220, and 320 chassis manufactured March 14, 2012 to July 14, 2014. The affected vehicles may have loose fitting electrical connectors on the power distribution module which may cause the engine to shut off.
How to Fix:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will install nylon tie straps to hold the connectors in place until the permanent remedy, a connection position device, becomes available. Both remedies will be provided free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2015. For more information, peterbilt owners may call 1-940-591-4220 and kenworth owners may call 1-425-828-5000. Paccar's number for this recall is 14kwh (kenworth), and 714-g (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: Jan 29, 2015
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