PACCAR Incorporated: Safety Recalls in 2014
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 20 safety recalls made by PACCAR Incorporated in 2014. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 29, 2014
(Campaign #: 14KWP & 1214L (PB))
Improperly Seated Brake Chamber Diaphragm
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.
NHTSA ID: 14V810000
Component: PARKING BRAKE
# of Units Affected: 1,623
Consequence Summary:
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).
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 83.43
November 13, 2014
(Campaign #: 1114K)
Incorrect or Loose Steering Wheel Attachment
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 389 "Pride and Class" edition trucks manufactured September 30, 2014, to November 3, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the steering wheel may have been installed with an incorrect attachment nut, or the nut may not be have been properly torqued.
NHTSA ID: 14V731000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 35
Consequence Summary:
An incorrect or improperly torqued steering wheel attachment nut could allow the steering wheel to come loose, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering wheel attachment nut, and replace it and/or tighten it, as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's number for this recall is 1114K.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 85.71
November 10, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Undersized Wire Gauge for Stop Lamp Circuit
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Kenworth T660, T800, W900, T400, and C500 heavy trucks manufactured September 19, 2014, to October 30, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been produced with an undersized wire gauge for the trailer stop lamp circuit in the instrument panel harness.
NHTSA ID: 14V722000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,380
Consequence Summary:
If the smaller wire gauge may overheat increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective wire with a properly sized wire, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5000 (Kenworth).
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 64.64
November 7, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Defective Valve Seat
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Kenworth K270 and K370 trucks manufactured February 4, 2014, to October 10, 2014, and 2014-2015 Peterbilt 220 trucks manufactured December 5, 2013, to October 10, 2014, equipped with certain Wabco Quick Release Valves with Double Check manufactured February 6, 2013, to April 19, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been produced with a defective valve seat installed.
NHTSA ID: 14V716000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 101
Consequence Summary:
Improper seating can result in the valves improperly adjusting air pressure levels, thereby reducing the braking performance of the vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will and replace the valves, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-468-7400.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 73.27
October 3, 2014
(Campaign #: 14KWL)
Steering/LNG Pump Failure
PACCAR Parts, a division of PACCAR Incorporated, is recalling certain Eaton V2020 Vane Pumps, part number J69-1041. The affected pumps have shafts that could possibly break and result in pump failure.
NHTSA ID: 14E067000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2
Consequence Summary:
If the vane pump fails, there may be a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR has notified the affected owners and has retrieved all the defective vane pumps, replacing them with new pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 19, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR Parts customer service at 1-425-254-4400. PACCAR's number for this recall is 14KWL.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
August 7, 2014
(Campaign #: 14KWJ, 814-H)
Fuel Filter Shell may Separate and Cause Stall
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Kenworth K270, T270, K370, T370, T440, T470, and W900 chassis manufactured May 13, 2014, to July 23, 2014, and certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 210, 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 382, 384, and 567 chassis manufactured May 8, 2014, to July 22, 2014. The Cummins ISB or ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.
NHTSA ID: 14V486000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2,045
Consequence Summary:
If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Cummins will notify owners on behalf of PACCAR, and Cummins dealers will replace the fuel filter with a non-defective one, free of charge. The notification schedule for this recall ran July 29 to December 31, 2014. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000, or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Owners may also contact Cummins customer service at 1-812-377-3713. Kenworth's number for this recall is 14KWJ. Peterbilt's number for this recall is 814-H.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 21, 2014
(Campaign #: 14KWH,714-G)
Loose Electrical Connectors may result in Stall
PACCAR Inc. (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Kenworth K300 and Peterbilt 210, 220, and 320 chassis manufactured March 14, 2012 to July 14, 2014. The affected vehicles may have loose fitting electrical connectors on the power distribution module which may cause the engine to shut off.
NHTSA ID: 14V439000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,966
Consequence Summary:
An unexpected engine shut down increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will install nylon tie straps to hold the connectors in place until the permanent remedy, a connection position device, becomes available. Both remedies will be provided free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2015. For more information, Peterbilt owners may call 1-940-591-4220 and Kenworth owners may call 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 14KWH (Kenworth), and 714-G (Peterbilt).
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 97.51
July 14, 2014
(Campaign #: PPD1407)
Warning Triangle Kits/FMVSS 125
PACCAR Parts (PACCAR), a division of PACCAR Incorporated, is recalling certain aftermarket Mirrex and TRP-branded Warning Triangle kits, sold June 1, 2009, to July 2, 2014, as Paccar part numbers GMX1005K and MD1005K. The affected warning triangle kits do not have the manufacturer's name permanently marked on each triangle in the kit. As such, these Warning Triangle kits fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 125, "Warning devices."
NHTSA ID: 14E040000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 134,583
Consequence Summary:
Without the required markings, owners may not be able to identify affected warning triangles involved in a recall involving their reflectivity and visibility. Triangles that have reduced visibility increase the risk of another vehicle crashing into the parked vehicle.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR will notify dealers and will refund the owners who purchased the warning triangle kits. The recall began on October 22, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-800-945-1231. PACCAR's number for this recall is PPD1407.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 2.37
May 29, 2014
(Campaign #: 514-F)
Lack of Air Bag Fault Telltale Lamp
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Peterbilt 579, 388, 384, 367, 365, 348, and 337 trucks manufactured October 30, 2009, through May 21, 2014. In the affected vehicles, if power is interrupted to the seat electronic control unit (ECU), such as when the fuse for that circuit blows, the side air bag would be disabled but there will not be a warning lamp indicator to notify the operator of the malfunction.
NHTSA ID: 14V283000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,705
Consequence Summary:
Without a warning of a problem existing in the side air bag system, the driver may continue to operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury from the side air bag not deploying in the event of a rollover.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will install a new electrical harness to correct them problem, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's number for this recall is 514-F.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 22.35
April 8, 2014
(Campaign #: 414-E)
Lighting Combination may be too Bright/FMVSS 108
Paccar Inc., is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Peterbilt 587 vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, through March 7, 2014. If the driver turns on the high beams, the fog lights will automatically turn off, but after 10 seconds they may turn back on due to a software malfunction. The combination of the high beams and fog lights may exceed the permissable limits of light output. Therefore, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 14V178000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 63
Consequence Summary:
If both the fog lamps and high beams are illuminated at the same time, oncoming traffic may be blinded by the excessive light, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the Cab Electronic Control Unit (CECU) to correct the programming so the fog lights do not come on when the high beams are on, free of charge. The recall began in May 2014. Owners may contact Peterbilt at 1-800-473-8372. Paccar's number for this recall is 414-E.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 25, 2014
(Campaign #: 314-D)
Undersized Front Axle Drum Brakes/FMVSS 121
PACCAR, Inc. (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Peterbilt 365, 367, 388, 389 trucks manufactured October 6, 2007, through September 23, 2013. The affected vehicles were built with 16.5" x 7" front drum brakes and Bendix ES-420 brake linings installed on front axles rated to carry between 20,001 and 22,000 lbs GAWR and larger SLR (20.5" to 21.5") tires, however these brake linings are not rated for this configuration. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
NHTSA ID: 14V145000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 474
Consequence Summary:
The improper brake configuration could lengthen the braking distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will install new 16.5" x 7" brake shoes with ES-600 linings, free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2014. Owners may contact at Peterbilt at 1-800-473-8372. Peterbilt's number for this recall is 314-D.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 38.4
February 18, 2014
(Campaign #: 14KWG/214-C)
Ice May Form in Intake Manifold
PACCAR Inc, is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Kenworth T440, T660, T800, and W900 tractor trailers manufactured January 23, 2013, through February 4, 2014, and certain model year 2014-2015 Peterbilt 320, 365, 382, 384 tractor trailers manufactured January 21, 2013, through February 5, 2014, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G and ISX12 G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
NHTSA ID: 14V086000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 2,019
Consequence Summary:
The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR will notify owners, and authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Customers may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Paccar's recall numbers associated with this campaign are 14KWG (Kenworth), and 214-C (Peterbilt).
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 5, 2014
(Campaign #: 1213H)
Transmission Shifter Illumination
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014 Peterbilt 567 and 579 model chassis manufactured January 29, 2013, through October 9, 2013, and equipped with Allison-brand transmissions. The affected vehicles may be missing the wiring that illuminates the shifter pad backlighting. As such, the chassis fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
NHTSA ID: 14V036000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 35
Consequence Summary:
Without the transmission shifter being illuminated, the driver may not be able to easily identify what gear the vehicle is in, which could result in cause unintentional vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will install the missing wiring, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 1213H.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 65.71
January 30, 2014
(Campaign #: 14KWF)
Hybrid Transmission Software
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T370 chassis manufactured August 5, 2013, through October 30, 2013, and equipped with Eaton hybrid automated transmissions. The software controlling the affected transmissions may improperly raise the vehicle's engine speed during downshifts without the driver's input.
NHTSA ID: 14V026000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 22
Consequence Summary:
The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR will notify owners, and Eaton authorized service facilities will update the hybrid transmission software, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Paccar's number for this recall is 14KWF.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
January 29, 2014
(Campaign #: 14KWE)
Parking Brake Installed on Incorrect Axle
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR)is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 T660, and T680 vehicles manufactured from December 4, 2012, through September 17, 2013 and configured as a dead axle tandem with air disc brakes and spring brake delete options. The affected vehicles have the parking brake incorrectly placed on the non-driven rear axle.
NHTSA ID: 14V027000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 86
Consequence Summary:
If the parking brake is on the non-driven axle the vehicle could roll away when the parking brakes are set, resulting in an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will move the parking brake components to the forward wheel axle, free of charge. The recall began on April 9, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Paccar's number for this recall is 14KWE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 10.47
January 27, 2014
(Campaign #: 1213G)
Improperly Torqued Door Pull Fasteners
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Peterbilt 587 vehicles manufactured May 8, 2012, through October 24, 2013, and equipped with Inteva-brand door pad assemblies. Due to loose fasteners, the door pull portion of the door pad assembly may separate from the door when used.
NHTSA ID: 14V015000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 827
Consequence Summary:
If an occupant is using the door pull to assist in getting in or out of the vehicle, the sudden detachment of the pull handle may result in a fall, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will inspect and torque the fasteners to the correct specification, free of charge. The recall began on March 5, 2014. Customers may contact Paccar at 1-425-468-7400. Peterbilt's number for this recall is 1213G.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 72.07
January 24, 2014
(Campaign #: 14KWB/114-A)
Door Latch may Prevent Door from being Opened
PACCAR Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Kenworth T680 chassis manufactured January 1, 2012, through October 14, 2013, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 chassis manufactured January 20, 2012, through October 11, 2013, and equipped with Inteva-brand door latch assemblies. In the affected vehicles, the doors may lock permanently while closed or may be opened from the outside even after they have been locked.
NHTSA ID: 14V012000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 11,056
Consequence Summary:
If the door latch assembly becomes permanently locked while closed occupants could be prevented from exiting the vehicle in the event of a crash or fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right door latch assemblies with new assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2014. Customers may contact Paccar at 1-425-468-8228. Kenworth's number for this recall is 14KWB. Peterbilt's number for this recall is 114-A.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 88.52
January 24, 2014
(Campaign #: 14KWD/1213J)
Battery Equalizer And Converters: Fire Risk
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2012 through 2014 model year Kenworth K300 and Peterbilt 210 and 220 chassis equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for electrical insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
NHTSA ID: 14V014000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 828
Consequence Summary:
If the potting compound is exposed to heat and conducts electricity, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire and personal injury.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective component with a new battery equalizer or DC-DC converter, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Customers may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's number for this recall is 14KWD. Peterbilt's number for this recall is 1213J.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 72.1
January 24, 2014
(Campaign #: 14KWC/PB114-B)
Seat Belt may be Difficult to Unlatch/FMVSS 209
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T660, T680, T700,T800, T880, W900, T440, T470, T370, T270, T170, C500, and C550 chassis manufactured between August 7, 2013, and October 31, 2013, and Peterbilt 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, and 587 chassis manufactured between August 7, 2013, and November 3, 2013, and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
NHTSA ID: 14V013000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 10,414
Consequence Summary:
If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's number for this campaign is 14KWC. Peterbilt's number for this campaign is 114-B.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 58.86
January 14, 2014
(Campaign #: 14KWA)
Truck May Start While in Gear
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2011-2014 model year Kenworth T440 vehicles manufactured March 10, 2010, through September 23, 2013 and equipped with Allison transmissions, Cummins Westport ISL-G engines, and NAMUX2 software. In the affected vehicles, the engine harness may have been installed incorrectly rendering the neutral start interlock inoperable.
NHTSA ID: 14V008000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 85
Consequence Summary:
If the engine harness is installed incorrectly, the truck may be able to be started with the transmission in gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the connection on the engine harness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by early March 2014. Customers may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Paccar's number for this recall is 14KWA.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 50.59
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