Electrical systemRecall 14V-439 · Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles
PACCAR Incorporated recall 14V-439 covers 1,966 Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on July 21, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q2) shows 98% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V439000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
PACCAR Inc. (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Kenworth K300 and Peterbilt 210, 220, and 320 chassis manufactured March 14, 2012 to July 14, 2014. The affected vehicles may have loose fitting electrical connectors on the power distribution module which may cause the engine to shut off.
The risk
An unexpected engine shut down increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will install nylon tie straps to hold the connectors in place until the permanent remedy, a connection position device, becomes available. Both remedies will be provided free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2015. For more information, Peterbilt owners may call 1-940-591-4220 and Kenworth owners may call 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 14KWH (Kenworth), and 714-G (Peterbilt).
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
98%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 49 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 14, 2012 to July 10, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.