MERCEDES BENZ 320 2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : 320 | Year : 2015 |
| Build Dates : 2012-03-14 - 2014-07-10 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 14V439000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2015-01-29 | Date Received by ODI: 2014-07-21 | Date Added to Database: 2014-07-21 |
| Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14KWH,714-G | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1966 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
An unexpected engine shut down increases the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
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". |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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