2014-2015 Kenworth K270, Kenworth K370 and others recall: parking brake

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on November 7, 2014. It covers about 101 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 101
reported: Nov 7, 2014
owners notified: Dec 30, 2014

Parking brake

What is wrong: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Kenworth K270 and K370 trucks manufactured February 4, 2014, to October 10, 2014, and 2014-2015 Peterbilt 220 trucks manufactured December 5, 2013, to October 10, 2014, equipped with certain Wabco Quick Release Valves with Double Check manufactured February 6, 2013, to April 19, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been produced with a defective valve seat installed.
Risk: Improper seating can result in the valves improperly adjusting air pressure levels, thereby reducing the braking performance of the vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will and replace the valves, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1‑425‑468‑7400.

Recall number 14V716000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 14V716000

Is there a recall on the 2014-2015 Kenworth K270, Kenworth K370 and others parking brake?

Yes. Recall 14V716000, reported on November 7, 2014, covers about 101 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V716000?

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will and replace the valves, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1‑425‑468‑7400.

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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