Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
An unexpected engine shut down increases the risk of a crash.
The 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).
Vehicles covered
- Kenworth K300 2013–2015
- Peterbilt 210 2013–2015
- Peterbilt 220 2015
- Peterbilt 320 2013–2015
- Peterbilt Model 220 2013–2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V439000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Paccar Incorporated
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 21, 2014
- Owners notified
- Jan 29, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,966
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 14, 2012 to Jul 10, 2014
- Part
- Electrical system
- Maker's own recall number
- 14KWH,714-G
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
- Peterbilt recall: Suspension Dec 16, 2022
- Peterbilt recall: Steering Jan 11, 2021
- Peterbilt recall: Service brakes, air Mar 4, 2020
- Peterbilt recall: Exterior lighting Jun 14, 2019
- Peterbilt recall: Parking brake Nov 10, 2017
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Steering Sep 22, 2017
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.