Recall 13V222000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Report Date
20130528
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Affected Vehicles
23 models

Defect Description

PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured May 6, 2013, through May 17, 2013; and model year 2014 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, 389K, 567, 579 and 587 trucks manufactured May 1, 2013 through May 17, 2013. An internal defect in the ignition switch causes the starter to engage when a key is partially inserted, before the key is turned.

Safety Consequence

Unintended engine startup could cause injury to a person working in the engine compartment. Vehicles with standard transmissions may experience unexpected movement, which may result in personal injury or a crash.

Remedy

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace affected ignition switches, free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2013. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000. Kenworth's recall campaign number is 13KWF. Peterbilt's recall campaign number is 0513-E.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2014 KENWORTH T170
2014 KENWORTH T270
2014 KENWORTH T370
2014 KENWORTH T470
2014 KENWORTH T660
2014 KENWORTH T680
2014 KENWORTH T800
2014 KENWORTH T880
2014 KENWORTH W900
2014 PETERBILT 330
2014 PETERBILT 337
2014 PETERBILT 348
2014 PETERBILT 365
2014 PETERBILT 367
2014 PETERBILT 382
2014 PETERBILT 384
2014 PETERBILT 386
2014 PETERBILT 388
2014 PETERBILT 389
2014 PETERBILT 389K
2014 PETERBILT 567
2014 PETERBILT 579
2014 PETERBILT 587

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.