2014 KENWORTH T470 RECALL - #13V244000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : SOFTWARE
PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T470 and T800 trucks manufactured January 1, 2013, through January 22, 2013. A parameter in the Electronic Service Analysis (ESA) tool was mistakenly switched to disable the start-in-gear protection feature. Because of this, the vehicles may be started when the automatic transmission is in gear.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2014 KENWORTH T470 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/2013 - 1/22/2013 |
| Recalled on |
6/11/2013 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Owners Notified on |
6/27/2013 |
| # Affected |
4 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
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| Description |
PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T470 and T800 trucks manufactured January 1, 2013, through January 22, 2013. A parameter in the Electronic Service Analysis (ESA) tool was mistakenly switched to disable the start-in-gear protection feature. Because of this, the vehicles may be started when the automatic transmission is in gear. |
| Consequences |
If the vehicle is started while it is in gear, it may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will correct the ESA parameter, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2013. PACCAR's recall number is 13KWH. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. |
| 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 |
2014 KENWORTH T470 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, SWITCH
2014 KENWORTH T470 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2014 KENWORTH T470 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TAIL LIGHTS
2014 KENWORTH T470 Recall for SEAT BELTS
2014 KENWORTH T470 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2014 KENWORTH T470 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
2014 KENWORTH T470 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
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