Recall 14V716000: 2015 Kenworth K270, 2015 Kenworth K370, 2015 Peterbilt 220 +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Nov 7, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 101
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2015 Kenworth K270
- 2015 Kenworth K370
- 2015 Peterbilt 220
- 2014 Peterbilt Model 220
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V716000
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Owner letters
- Dec 30, 2014
- Components
- Parking brake (Brakes)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology