Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Model Of Vehicle
220
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
14V716000
Component Description
Parking Brake
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20131205
End Of Manufacture
20141010
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
101
Date Owners Notified
20141230
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20141107