Recall 14V439000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Report Date
20140721
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Affected Vehicles
12 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

An unexpected engine shut down increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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).

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2013 KENWORTH K300
2013 PETERBILT 210
2013 PETERBILT 220
2013 PETERBILT 320
2014 KENWORTH K300
2014 PETERBILT 210
2014 PETERBILT 220
2014 PETERBILT 320
2015 KENWORTH K300
2015 PETERBILT 210
2015 PETERBILT 220
2015 PETERBILT 320

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