Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #11V380000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V380000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 211 affected units, KENWORTH/PETERBILT/FAST IDLE CONTROL, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Paccar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 kenworth t660, t700, and t800 vehicles manufactured from april 19, 2010, through may 13, 2011, and model year 2008, 2010, and 2011 peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388 and 587 vehicles manufactured from april 20, 2010, through june 11, 2011, and equipped with paccar mx engines and eaton ultrashift dm or allison automatic transmissions (without auto-neutral). the fast idle control may be activated by the operator while the transmission is in gear.

Corrective Action

Kenworth and peterbilt dealers will update the engine software for the affected chassis. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on august 22, 2011. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V380000
Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated
Report Received Date: 2011-07-21T00:00:00
Subject: Kenworth/peterbilt/fast idle control
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 211

Details

MFR Campaign Number: E038R
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Paccar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 kenworth t660, t700, and t800 vehicles manufactured from april 19, 2010, through may 13, 2011, and model year 2008, 2010, and 2011 peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388 and 587 vehicles manufactured from april 20, 2010, through june 11, 2011, and equipped with paccar mx engines and eaton ultrashift dm or allison automatic transmissions (without auto-neutral). the fast idle control may be activated by the operator while the transmission is in gear.
Consequence Summary: If the fast idle control function is engaged with the transmission in gear, the vehicle could unexpectedly accelerate and override the parking brake and , creating a risk of a crash and damage to other vehicles or property and the potential for injury to nearby pedestrians.
Corrective Action: Kenworth and peterbilt dealers will update the engine software for the affected chassis. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on august 22, 2011. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-8qa7_gvst_at29
NHTSA ID: 11V380000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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