Electrical system: softwareRecall 13V-244 · Kenworth vehicles
PACCAR Incorporated recall 13V-244 covers 4 Kenworth vehicles for a electrical system: software problem, reported to NHTSA on June 11, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V244000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T470 and T800 trucks manufactured January 1, 2013, through January 22, 2013. A parameter in the Electronic Service Analysis (ESA) tool was mistakenly switched to disable the start-in-gear protection feature. Because of this, the vehicles may be started when the automatic transmission is in gear.
The risk
If the vehicle is started while it is in gear, it may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will correct the ESA parameter, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2013. PACCAR's recall number is 13KWH. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2013 to January 22, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.