Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 kenworth t660, t700, and t800 vehicles manufactured from april 19, 2010, through may 13, 2011, and model year 2008, 2010, and 2011 peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388 and 587 vehicles manufactured from april 20, 2010, through june 11, 2011, and equipped with paccar mx engines and eaton ultrashift dm or allison automatic transmissions (without auto-neutral). The fast idle control may be activated by the operator while the transmission is in gear.
What could happen
If the fast idle control function is engaged with the transmission in gear, the vehicle could unexpectedly accelerate and override the parking brake and , creating a risk of a crash and damage to other vehicles or property and the potential for injury to nearby pedestrians.
The fix
Kenworth and peterbilt dealers will update the engine software for the affected chassis. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on august 22, 2011. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Vehicles covered
- Kenworth T660 2011–2012
- Kenworth T700 2011–2012
- Kenworth T800 2011–2012
- Peterbilt 365 2008, 2010–2011
- Peterbilt 367 2008, 2010–2011
- Peterbilt 384 2008, 2010–2011
- Peterbilt 386 2008, 2010–2011
- Peterbilt 387 2008, 2010–2011
- Peterbilt 388 2008, 2010–2011
- Peterbilt 587 2008, 2010–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V380000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Paccar Incorporated
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 21, 2011
- Owners notified
- Aug 22, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 211
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 20, 2010 to Jun 11, 2011
- Part
- Electrical system › Software
- Maker's own recall number
- E038R
Notes
Kenworth and peterbilt safety recall no. E038r.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electronic stability control (esc) Apr 6, 2020
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Steering Sep 22, 2017
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Power train Oct 9, 2015
- Peterbilt recall: Electrical system Jul 22, 2015
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Engine and engine cooling May 26, 2015
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Fuel system, diesel Aug 7, 2014
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.