NHTSA Campaign 14V439000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Issued by PACCAR Incorporated · Reported Jul 21, 2014 · 1,966 vehicles affected

What's 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.

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).

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KENWORTH K300 2013 1,966
KENWORTH K300 2014 1,966
KENWORTH K300 2015 1,966
PETERBILT 210 2013 1,966
PETERBILT 210 2014 1,966
PETERBILT 210 2015 1,966
PETERBILT 220 2013 1,966
PETERBILT 220 2014 1,966
PETERBILT 220 2015 1,966
PETERBILT 320 2013 1,966
PETERBILT 320 2014 1,966
PETERBILT 320 2015 1,966
PETERBILT MODEL 220 2013 1,966
PETERBILT MODEL 220 2014 1,966

Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V439000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.