2012 KENWORTH T800 RECALL - #11V380000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : SOFTWARE
PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 KENWORTH T660, T700, AND T800 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 19, 2010, THROUGH MAY 13, 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2008, 2010, AND 2011 PETERBILT 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388 AND 587 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 20, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 11, 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH PACCAR MX ENGINES AND EATON ULTRASHIFT DM OR ALLISON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS (WITHOUT AUTO-NEUTRAL). THE FAST IDLE CONTROL MAY BE ACTIVATED BY THE OPERATOR WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS IN GEAR.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2012 KENWORTH T800 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
4/19/2010 - 5/13/2011 |
| Recalled on |
7/27/2011 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
8/22/2011 |
| # Affected |
211 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
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| Description |
PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 KENWORTH T660, T700, AND T800 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 19, 2010, THROUGH MAY 13, 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2008, 2010, AND 2011 PETERBILT 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388 AND 587 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 20, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 11, 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH PACCAR MX ENGINES AND EATON ULTRASHIFT DM OR ALLISON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS (WITHOUT AUTO-NEUTRAL). THE FAST IDLE CONTROL MAY BE ACTIVATED BY THE OPERATOR WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS IN GEAR. |
| Consequences |
IF THE FAST IDLE CONTROL FUNCTION IS ENGAGED WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN GEAR, THE VEHICLE COULD UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATE AND OVERRIDE THE PARKING BRAKE AND , CREATING A RISK OF A CRASH AND DAMAGE TO OTHER VEHICLES OR PROPERTY AND THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY TO NEARBY PEDESTRIANS. |
| Corrective action |
KENWORTH AND PETERBILT DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE ENGINE SOFTWARE FOR THE AFFECTED CHASSIS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440 AND PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4196. |
| Notes |
KENWORTH AND PETERBILT SAFETY RECALL NO. E038R.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
| See also |
2012 KENWORTH T800 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
2012 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS
2012 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2012 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES
2012 KENWORTH T800 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2012 KENWORTH T800 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2012 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2012 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2012 KENWORTH T800 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
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