Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #15V206000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V206000 by Paccar Incorporated. Affecting model year 2015-2016 peterbilt 220 and kenworth k300 trucks manufactured september 1, 2014, to march 30, 2015 Includes 379 affected units, Vehicle Speed may Unexpectedly Increase, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015-2016 peterbilt 220 and kenworth k300 trucks manufactured september 1, 2014, to march 30, 2015

Defect Summary

Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 peterbilt 220 and kenworth k300 trucks manufactured september 1, 2014, to march 30, 2015. each time the cruise control speed decrease button is pressed, the vehicle speed will actually increase by one mile per hour.

Corrective Action

Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will update the cab controller software, free of charge. The recall began on june 5, 2015. owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000, or kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. paccar's numbers for this recall are 415-e and 15kwc.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V206000
Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated
Report Received Date: 2015-04-07T00:00:00
Subject: Vehicle speed may unexpectedly increase
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Potentially Affected Units: 379

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 415-E and 15KWC
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 peterbilt 220 and kenworth k300 trucks manufactured september 1, 2014, to march 30, 2015. each time the cruise control speed decrease button is pressed, the vehicle speed will actually increase by one mile per hour.
Consequence Summary: If a driver is intending to slow down a vehicle but instead it inadvertently speeds up, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will update the cab controller software, free of charge. The recall began on june 5, 2015. owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000, or kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. paccar's numbers for this recall are 415-e and 15kwc.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 62.53

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NHTSA ID: 15V206000
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