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2013-2014 Kenworth T660 and Kenworth T680 recall: parking brake

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on January 29, 2014. It covers about 86 vehicles.

vehicles affected
86
reported
Jan 29, 2014
owners notified
Apr 9, 2014
related complaints
2

Parking brake

What is wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR)is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 T660, and T680 vehicles manufactured from December 4, 2012, through September 17, 2013 and configured as a dead axle tandem with air disc brakes and spring brake delete options. The affected vehicles have the parking brake incorrectly placed on the non-driven rear axle.
Risk
If the parking brake is on the non-driven axle the vehicle could roll away when the parking brakes are set, resulting in an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will move the parking brake components to the forward wheel axle, free of charge. The recall began on April 9, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1‑425‑468‑7400. Paccar's number for this recall is 14KWE.

Recall number 14V027000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about brakes problems.

2013 Kenworth T6602014 Kenworth T6602013 Kenworth T6802014 Kenworth T680

Questions about recall 14V027000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2014 Kenworth T660 and Kenworth T680 parking brake?

Yes. Recall 14V027000, reported on January 29, 2014, covers about 86 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V027000?

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will move the parking brake components to the forward wheel axle, free of charge. The recall began on April 9, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1‑425‑468‑7400. Paccar's number for this recall is 14KWE.

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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