Recall 15V051000: 2015 Kenworth K270, 2015 Kenworth K370, 2015 Kenworth T660 +5 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jan 30, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 106
- Models
- 8
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 210, 220, 320, and Kenworth K270, K370, T660, T800, T880 trucks manufactured July 21, 2014, to September 16, 2014. The brake caliper bolts may not be properly torqued.
The risk
As a result, the brake caliper bolts may loosen, reducing the effectiveness of the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and tighten or replace any loose caliper bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service 1-940-591-4000, or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 15KWA (Kenworth) and 115B (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 K270
- 2015 Kenworth K370
- 2015 Kenworth T660
- 2015 Kenworth T800
- 2015 Kenworth T880
- 2015 Peterbilt 210
- 2015 Peterbilt 220
- 2015 Peterbilt 320
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V051000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 15KWA and 115B
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Owner letters
- Mar 27, 2015
- Components
- Service brakes, air:disc:caliper (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