Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #13V222000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V222000 by Paccar Incorporated. Affecting model year 2014 kenworth t170, t270, t370, t470, t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 trucks manufactured may 6, 2013, through may 17, 2013; and model year 2014 peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, 389k, 567, 579 and 587 trucks manufactured may 1, 2013 through may 17, 2013 Includes 1,773 affected units, Ignition Switch may cause Unintended Engine Start, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2014 kenworth t170, t270, t370, t470, t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 trucks manufactured may 6, 2013, through may 17, 2013; and model year 2014 peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, 389k, 567, 579 and 587 trucks manufactured may 1, 2013 through may 17, 2013
Defect Summary
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2014 kenworth t170, t270, t370, t470, t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 trucks manufactured may 6, 2013, through may 17, 2013; and model year 2014 peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, 389k, 567, 579 and 587 trucks manufactured may 1, 2013 through may 17, 2013. an internal defect in the ignition switch causes the starter to engage when a key is partially inserted, before the key is turned.
Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace affected ignition switches, free of charge. the recall began on june 14, 2013. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000. kenworth's recall campaign number is 13kwf. peterbilt's recall campaign number is 0513-e.