NHTSA Recall 14V086000
Filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Component: Engine And Engine Cooling. Reported 2014-02-18. An estimated 2,019 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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).
Manufacturer campaign number: 14KWG/214-C
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2014 Kenworth T440
- 2015 Kenworth T440
- 2014 Kenworth T660
- 2015 Kenworth T660
- 2014 Kenworth T800
- 2015 Kenworth T800
- 2014 Kenworth W900
- 2015 Kenworth W900
- 2014 Peterbilt 320
- 2015 Peterbilt 320
- 2014 Peterbilt 365
- 2015 Peterbilt 365
- 2014 Peterbilt 382
- 2015 Peterbilt 382
- 2014 Peterbilt 384
- 2015 Peterbilt 384