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Recalls 2
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.
- Risk
- 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).
Recall number 14V439000 · Recall details
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
- What is wrong
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2012 through 2014 model year Kenworth K300 and Peterbilt 210 and 220 chassis equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for electrical insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
- Risk
- If the potting compound is exposed to heat and conducts electricity, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire and personal injury.
- Remedy
- PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective component with a new battery equalizer or DC-DC converter, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Customers may contact PACCAR at 1‑425‑468‑7400. Kenworth's number for this recall is 14KWD. Peterbilt's number for this recall is 1213J.
Recall number 14V014000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2014 Kenworth K300 11
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Kenworth: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes
- Information Only – Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate
- Fix-As-Fail
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- Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment...
- Information Only – Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed,...
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- Fix-As-Fail ? There is an updated plug to fix leaking steer axle hubcaps.
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How many recalls does the 2014 Kenworth K300 have?
2 recalls, covering electrical system.
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