NHTSA Recall 15V206000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V206000; Date: Apr. 7, 2015
If a driver is intending to slow down a vehicle but instead it inadvertently speeds up, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Kenworth K300; 2016 Kenworth K300; 2015 Peterbilt 220; 2016 Peterbilt 220
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 379
Recall Summary:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 peterbilt 220 and kenworth k300 trucks manufactured September 1, 2014, to March 30, 2015. Each time the cruise control speed decrease button is pressed, the vehicle speed will actually increase by one mile per hour.
How to Fix:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will update the cab controller software, free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 2015. Owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000, or kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 415-e and 15kwc.
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 5, 2015
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