2013-2015 Kenworth K300, Peterbilt 210 and others recall: electrical system
Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on July 21, 2014. It covers about 1,966 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,966
- reported
- Jul 21, 2014
- owners notified
- Jan 29, 2015
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
Affected vehicles
- Kenworth K300 2013-2015 201320142015
- Peterbilt 210 2013-2015 201320142015
- Peterbilt 220 2015 2015
- Peterbilt 320 2013-2015 201320142015
- Peterbilt Model 220 2013-2014 20132014
Questions about recall 14V439000
Is there a recall on the 2013-2015 Kenworth K300, Peterbilt 210 and others electrical system?
Yes. Recall 14V439000, reported on July 21, 2014, covers about 1,966 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 14V439000?
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).
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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