2011-2013 Kenworth T700, Peterbilt 579 and others recall: equipment
Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on October 9, 2015. It covers about 290 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 290
- reported
- Oct 9, 2015
- owners notified
- Dec 7, 2015
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Peterbilt 579 and 587 trucks manufactured February 14, 2011, to December 5, 2012 and 2011 Kenworth T700 trucks manufactured September 21, 2010, to October 1, 2010. The affected trucks are equipped with Fontaine Ultra LT Fifth Wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, have a locking mechanism that may fail to operate or to properly engage.
- Risk
- If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on December 7, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1‑425‑828‑5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4000. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 15KWP (Kenworth) and 1015M (Peterbilt).
Recall number 15V641000
Affected vehicles
- Kenworth T700 2011 2011
- Peterbilt 579 2012-2013 20122013
- Peterbilt 587 2012-2013 20122013
Questions about recall 15V641000
Is there a recall on the 2011-2013 Kenworth T700, Peterbilt 579 and others equipment?
Yes. Recall 15V641000, reported on October 9, 2015, covers about 290 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V641000?
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on December 7, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1‑425‑828‑5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4000. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 15KWP (Kenworth) and 1015M (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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