Defect Description For Recall
Paccar Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011-2012 Kenworth T660, T700, And T800 Vehicles Manufactured From April 19, 2010, Through May 13, 2011, And Model Year 2008, 2010, And 2011 Peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388 And 587 Vehicles Manufactured From April 20, 2010, Through June 11, 2011, And Equipped With Paccar Mx Engines And Eaton Ultrashift Dm Or Allison Automatic Transmissions (Without Auto-Neutral). The Fast Idle Control May Be Activated By The Operator While The Transmission Is In Gear.
Make Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Model Of Vehicle
587
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
11V380000
Component Description
Electrical System:Software
Effect Of Defect
If The Fast Idle Control FunCTIon Is Engaged With The Transmission In Gear, The Vehicle Could Unexpectedly Accelerate And Override The Parking Brake And , Creating A Risk Of A Crash And Damage To Other Vehicles Or Property And The Potential For Injury To Nearby Pedestrians.
Fix Defect
Kenworth And Peterbilt Dealers Will Update The Engine Software For The Affected Chassis. This Service Will Be Performed Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On August 22, 2011. Owners May Contact Kenworth At 1-425-828-5440 And Peterbilt At 1-940-591-4196.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20100420
End Of Manufacture
20110611
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
211
Date Owners Notified
20110822
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20110721
Make Campaign Number
E038R