There have been 3 safety recalls for the Kenworth K300. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Kenworth K300.
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 |
| 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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 |
| 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the potting compound is exposed to heat and conducts electricity, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire and personal injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2012 Kenworth K300, 2013 Kenworth K300, 2014 Kenworth K300, 2012 Peterbilt 210, 2013 Peterbilt 210, 2014 Peterbilt 210, 2012 Peterbilt 220, 2013 Peterbilt 220, 2014 Peterbilt 220 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY |
| Recall Summary: Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2012 through 2014 model year kenworth k300 and peterbilt 210 and 220 chassis equipped with sure power-brand battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Apr. 7, 2015 | Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control | 379 |
| Jul. 21, 2014 | Electrical System | 1,966 |
| Jan. 24, 2014 | Electrical System:battery | 828 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2016 Kenworth K300 | 1 |
| 2015 Kenworth K300 | 2 |
| 2014 Kenworth K300 | 2 |
| 2013 Kenworth K300 | 2 |
| 2012 Kenworth K300 | 1 |