RecallWatchUSA

Home / Recalls / Vehicles

Peterbilt, Kenworth 2014 Electrical System recall

Recalled May 28, 2013 · NHTSA recall 13V222000 · Peterbilt

Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Units
1,773 units

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.

What to do

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.

Product
Peterbilt 330 · Peterbilt 337 · Peterbilt 348 · Peterbilt 365 · Peterbilt 367 · Peterbilt 382 · Peterbilt 384 · Peterbilt 386 · Peterbilt 388 · Peterbilt 389 · Peterbilt 389K · Peterbilt 567 · Peterbilt 579 · Peterbilt 587 · Peterbilt T170 · Peterbilt T270 · Peterbilt T370 · Peterbilt T470 · Peterbilt T660 · Peterbilt T680 · Peterbilt T800 · Peterbilt T880 · Peterbilt W900
Manufacturer(s)
PACCAR Incorporated

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →