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2015-2016 Kenworth K300 and Peterbilt 220 recall: cruise control

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on April 7, 2015. It covers about 379 vehicles.

vehicles affected
379
reported
Apr 7, 2015
owners notified
Jun 5, 2015

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 15V206000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2016 Kenworth K300 and Peterbilt 220 cruise control?

Yes. Recall 15V206000, reported on April 7, 2015, covers about 379 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V206000?

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.

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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