The worst 2015 Kenworth K300 problems
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Recalls 2
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
- What is wrong
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Peterbilt 220 and Kenworth K300 trucks manufactured September 1, 2014, to March 30, 2015. Each time the cruise control speed decrease button is pressed, the vehicle speed will actually increase by one mile per hour.
- Risk
- If a driver is intending to slow down a vehicle but instead it inadvertently speeds up, there is an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the cab controller software, free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4000, or Kenworth customer service at 1‑425‑828‑5000. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 415-E and 15KWC.
Recall number 15V206000 · Recall details
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
Technical service bulletins for the 2015 Kenworth K300 12
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
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- DEF tank covers may become loose and potentially crack on vehicles built before October 2019 with DEF tank...
- 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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Is the 2015 Kenworth K300 reliable?
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What is the most common problem with the 2015 Kenworth K300?
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How many recalls does the 2015 Kenworth K300 have?
2 recalls, covering vehicle speed control and electrical system.
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