Defect Description For Recall
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012-2013 Peterbilt 579 And 587 Trucks Manufactured February 14, 2011, To December 5, 2012 And 2011 Kenworth T700 Trucks Manufactured September 21, 2010, To October 1, 2010. The Affected Trucks Are Equipped With Fontaine Ultra Lt Fifth Wheel Connectors, Which, Due To Cumulative Damage To The Fifth Wheel And Its Locking Mechanism, Have A Locking Mechanism That May Fail To Operate Or To Properly Engage.
Make Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Model Of Vehicle
579
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
15V641000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
If The Fifth Wheel And Locking Mechanism Are Sufficiently Damaged, The Locking Mechanism May Fail To Operate As Intended And The Trailer May Unexpectedly Detach From The Tractor, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Paccar Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Fifth Wheel With An Ultra Nt Model Fifth Wheel, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On December 7, 2015. Owners May Contact Kenworth Customer Service At 1-425-828-5000 Or Peterbilt Customer Service At 1-940-591-4000. Paccar’S Numbers For This Recall Are 15Kwp (Kenworth) And 1015M (Peterbilt).
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20110214
End Of Manufacture
20121205
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
290
Date Owners Notified
20151207
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20151009
Make Campaign Number
15KWP and 1015M