Paccar Incorporated is recalling certain model year 2016 Kenworth T370
— Recall Campaign #15V597000
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kenworth T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to August 12, 2015, and 2016 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 386, 389, 567, 579, and 587 vehicles manufactured August 4, 2015, to August 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 354 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
15V597000
| Manufacturer: | PACCAR Incorporated |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 24, 2015 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 15V597000 |
| Units affected: | 354 |
- Description:
- Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kenworth T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to August 12, 2015, and 2016 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 386, 389, 567, 579, and 587 vehicles manufactured August 4, 2015, to August 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning.
- Consequeces:
- An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective engine control modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 15KWM (Kenworth) and 915-L (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.
Affects the following:
- 2016 KENWORTH T370
- 2016 KENWORTH T660
- 2016 KENWORTH T680
- 2016 KENWORTH T800
- 2016 KENWORTH T880
- 2016 KENWORTH W900
- 2016 PETERBILT 337
- 2016 PETERBILT 348
- 2016 PETERBILT 365
- 2016 PETERBILT 367
- 2016 PETERBILT 382
- 2016 PETERBILT 386
- 2016 PETERBILT 389
- 2016 PETERBILT 567
- 2016 PETERBILT 579
- 2016 PETERBILT 587