2016 KENWORTH K300 RECALL - #15V206000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL : CRUISE CONTROL
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2016 KENWORTH K300 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/2014 - 3/30/2015 |
| Recalled on |
4/7/2015 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Owners Notified on |
6/5/2015 |
| # Affected |
379 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| 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. |
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