2014 KENWORTH W900 RECALL - #13V222000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : IGNITION : SWITCH
PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured May 6, 2013, through May 17, 2013; and model year 2014 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, 389K, 567, 579 and 587 trucks manufactured May 1, 2013 through May 17, 2013. An internal defect in the ignition switch causes the starter to engage when a key is partially inserted, before the key is turned.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2014 KENWORTH W900 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Manufactured between |
5/6/2013 - 5/17/2013 |
| Recalled on |
5/28/2013 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Owners Notified on |
6/14/2013 |
| # Affected |
1,773 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
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| Description |
PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured May 6, 2013, through May 17, 2013; and model year 2014 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, 389K, 567, 579 and 587 trucks manufactured May 1, 2013 through May 17, 2013. An internal defect in the ignition switch causes the starter to engage when a key is partially inserted, before the key is turned. |
| Consequences |
Unintended engine startup could cause injury to a person working in the engine compartment. Vehicles with standard transmissions may experience unexpected movement, which may result in personal injury or a crash. |
| Corrective action |
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace affected ignition switches, free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2013. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000. Kenworth's recall campaign number is 13KWF. Peterbilt's recall campaign number is 0513-E. |
| 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 W900 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES
2014 KENWORTH W900 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TAIL LIGHTS
2014 KENWORTH W900 Recall for SEAT BELTS
2014 KENWORTH W900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2014 KENWORTH W900 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2014 KENWORTH W900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2014 KENWORTH W900 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2014 KENWORTH W900 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
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