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2014 Kenworth T170, Kenworth T270 and others recall: switch

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on May 28, 2013. It covers about 1,773 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,773
reported
May 28, 2013
owners notified
Jun 14, 2013
related complaints
4

Electrical system: ignition: switch

What is wrong
PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured May 6, 2013, through May 17, 2013; and model year 2014 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, 389K, 567, 579 and 587 trucks manufactured May 1, 2013 through May 17, 2013. An internal defect in the ignition switch causes the starter to engage when a key is partially inserted, before the key is turned.
Risk
Unintended engine startup could cause injury to a person working in the engine compartment. Vehicles with standard transmissions may experience unexpected movement, which may result in personal injury or a crash.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace affected ignition switches, free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2013. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5000 or Peterbilt at 1‑940‑591‑4000. Kenworth's recall campaign number is 13KWF. Peterbilt's recall campaign number is 0513-E.

Recall number 13V222000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about electrical problems.

2014 Kenworth T1702014 Kenworth T2702014 Kenworth T3702014 Kenworth T4702014 Kenworth T6602014 Kenworth T6802014 Kenworth T8002014 Kenworth T8802014 Kenworth W9002014 Peterbilt 3302014 Peterbilt 3372014 Peterbilt 348

Questions about recall 13V222000

Is there a recall on the 2014 Kenworth T170, Kenworth T270 and others switch?

Yes. Recall 13V222000, reported on May 28, 2013, covers about 1,773 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V222000?

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace affected ignition switches, free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2013. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5000 or Peterbilt at 1‑940‑591‑4000. Kenworth's recall campaign number is 13KWF. Peterbilt's recall campaign number is 0513-E.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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