Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Model Of Vehicle
389K
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
13V222000
Component Description
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20130501
End Of Manufacture
20130517
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1773
Date Owners Notified
20130614
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20130528
Make Campaign Number
13KWF, 0513-E