Recall 14V810000: 2015 Kenworth T270, 2015 Kenworth T370, 2015 Kenworth T440 +11 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 29, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 1,623
- Models
- 14
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, and 2015 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, equipped with certain air brake actuators. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.
The risk
Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.
The fix
Kenworth and Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the brake chamber, as necessary, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners March 3, 2015. The recall began on May 14, 2015. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5000 (Kenworth), or 1-940-591-4000 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's number for this recall is 14KWP (Kenworth), and 1214L (Peterbilt).
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 T270
- 2015 Kenworth T370
- 2015 Kenworth T440
- 2015 Kenworth T470
- 2015 Kenworth T660
- 2015 Kenworth T680
- 2015 Kenworth T800
- 2015 Kenworth T880
- 2015 Kenworth W900
- 2015 Peterbilt 367
- 2015 Peterbilt 389
- 2015 Peterbilt 567
- 2015 Peterbilt 579
- 2015 Peterbilt 587
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V810000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 14KWP & 1214L (PB)
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Owner letters
- May 14, 2015
- Components
- Parking brake:conventional:air (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