Kenworth recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T470 and T800 trucks manufactured January 1, 2013, through January 22, 2013. A parameter in the Electronic Service Analysis (ESA) tool was mistakenly switched to disable the start-in-gear protection feature. Because of this, the vehicles may be started when the automatic transmission is in gear.
What could happen
If the vehicle is started while it is in gear, it may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will correct the ESA parameter, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2013. PACCAR's recall number is 13KWH. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400.
Vehicles covered
- Kenworth T470 2014
- Kenworth T800 2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V244000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Paccar Incorporated
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 11, 2013
- Owners notified
- Jun 27, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2013 to Jan 22, 2013
- Part
- Electrical system › Software; Power train › Automatic transmission
- Maker's own recall number
- 13KWH
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kenworth recall: Service brakes, air Feb 23, 2024
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Steering Jul 28, 2022
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Steering Apr 25, 2022
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Fuel system, diesel Aug 3, 2021
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Fuel system, diesel May 26, 2021
- Kenworth recall: Power train Apr 13, 2021
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.