Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #14V716000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V716000 by Paccar Incorporated. Affecting model year 2015 kenworth k270 and k370 trucks manufactured february 4, 2014, to october 10, 2014, and 2014-2015 peterbilt 220 trucks manufactured december 5, 2013, to october 10, 2014, equipped with certain wabco quick release valves with double check manufactured february 6, 2013, to april 19, 2014 Includes 101 affected units, Defective Valve Seat, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015 kenworth k270 and k370 trucks manufactured february 4, 2014, to october 10, 2014, and 2014-2015 peterbilt 220 trucks manufactured december 5, 2013, to october 10, 2014, equipped with certain wabco quick release valves with double check manufactured february 6, 2013, to april 19, 2014

Defect Summary

Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2015 kenworth k270 and k370 trucks manufactured february 4, 2014, to october 10, 2014, and 2014-2015 peterbilt 220 trucks manufactured december 5, 2013, to october 10, 2014, equipped with certain wabco quick release valves with double check manufactured february 6, 2013, to april 19, 2014. the affected vehicles may have been produced with a defective valve seat installed.

Corrective Action

Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will and replace the valves, free of charge. the recall began on december 30, 2014. owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-425-468-7400.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V716000
Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated
Report Received Date: 2014-11-07T00:00:00
Subject: Defective valve seat
Component: Parking Brake
Potentially Affected Units: 101

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2015 kenworth k270 and k370 trucks manufactured february 4, 2014, to october 10, 2014, and 2014-2015 peterbilt 220 trucks manufactured december 5, 2013, to october 10, 2014, equipped with certain wabco quick release valves with double check manufactured february 6, 2013, to april 19, 2014. the affected vehicles may have been produced with a defective valve seat installed.
Consequence Summary: Improper seating can result in the valves improperly adjusting air pressure levels, thereby reducing the braking performance of the vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will and replace the valves, free of charge. the recall began on december 30, 2014. owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-425-468-7400.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 73.27

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NHTSA ID: 14V716000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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