PETERBILT 220 2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V439000

Make Model Year
PETERBILT 220 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-01-29 2014-07-21 2014-07-21

Production Dates: 2012-03-14 - 2014-07-10

Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14KWH,714-G

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1966

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

An unexpected engine shut down increases the risk of a crash.

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".

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.