Recall 15V051000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

Report Date
20150130
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Affected Vehicles
8 models

Defect Description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 210, 220, 320, and Kenworth K270, K370, T660, T800, T880 trucks manufactured July 21, 2014, to September 16, 2014. The brake caliper bolts may not be properly torqued.

Safety Consequence

As a result, the brake caliper bolts may loosen, reducing the effectiveness of the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and tighten or replace any loose caliper bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service 1-940-591-4000, or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 15KWA (Kenworth) and 115B (Peterbilt).

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2015 KENWORTH K270
2015 KENWORTH K370
2015 KENWORTH T660
2015 KENWORTH T800
2015 KENWORTH T880
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.