2015 KENWORTH T270 RECALL - #14V810000
RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE : CONVENTIONAL : AIR
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, and 2015 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, equipped with certain air brake actuators. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2015 KENWORTH T270 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Manufactured between |
5/23/2014 - 2/13/2015 |
| Recalled on |
12/29/2014 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Owners Notified on |
5/14/2015 |
| # Affected |
1,623 |
| Recalled for |
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR |
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| Description |
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, and 2015 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, equipped with certain air brake actuators. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber. |
| Consequences |
Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire. |
| Corrective action |
Kenworth and Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the brake chamber, as necessary, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners March 3, 2015. The recall began on May 14, 2015. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5000 (Kenworth), or 1-940-591-4000 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's number for this recall is 14KWP (Kenworth), and 1214L (Peterbilt). |
| 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. |
| See also |
2015 KENWORTH T270 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2015 KENWORTH T270 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2015 KENWORTH T270 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2015 KENWORTH T270 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
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