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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V810000

2015 Kenworth T270 | 2015 Kenworth T470 | 2015 Peterbilt 567 | 2015 Peterbilt 587 | 2015 Peterbilt 389 | 2015 Peterbilt 579 | 2015 Peterbilt 367 | 2015 Kenworth T440 | 2015 Kenworth T660 | 2015 Kenworth T800 | 2015 Kenworth W900 | 2015 Kenworth T370 | 2015 Kenworth T680 | 2015 Kenworth T880 — Parking brake: conventional: air

Published December 29, 2014 · Recall initiated: December 29, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V810000, published December 29, 2014. Recalling firm: PACCAR Incorporated; 2015 Kenworth T270 | 2015 Kenworth T470 | 2015 Peterbilt 567 | 2015 Peterbilt 587 | 2015 Peterbilt 389 | 2015 Peterbilt 579 | 2015 Peterbilt 367 | 2015 Kenworth T440 | 2015 Kenworth T660 | 2015 Kenworth T800 | 2015 Kenworth W900 | 2015 Kenworth T370 | 2015 Kenworth T680 | 2015 Kenworth T880 — Parking brake: conventional: air.

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What's the hazard

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, and 2015 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, equipped with certain air brake actuators. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.

What to do

Kenworth and Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the brake chamber, as necessary, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners March 3, 2015. The recall began on May 14, 2015. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5000 (Kenworth), or 1-940-591-4000 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's number for this recall is 14KWP (Kenworth), and 1214L (Peterbilt).

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Recall details

Brand
KENWORTH
Model
T270
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Lot
2015 KENWORTH T270 | 2015 KENWORTH T470 | 2015 PETERBILT 567 | 2015 PETERBILT 587 | 2015 PETERBILT 389 | 2015 PETERBILT 579 | 2015 PETERBILT 367 | 2015 KENWORTH T440 | 2015 KENWORTH T660 | 2015 KENWORTH T800 | 2015 KENWORTH W900 | 2015 KENWORTH T370 | 2015 KENWORTH T680 | 2015 KENWORTH T880
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2015 Kenworth T270 | 2015 Kenworth T470 | 2015 Peterbilt 567 | 2015 Peterbilt 587 | 2015 Peterbilt 389 | 2015 Peterbilt 579 | 2015 Peterbilt 367 | 2015 Kenworth T440 | 2015 Kenworth T660 | 2015 Kenworth T800 | 2015 Kenworth W900 | 2015 Kenworth T370 | 2015 Kenworth T680 | 2015 Kenworth T880 — Parking brake: conventional: air recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V810000 on December 29, 2014. Reported hazard: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, and 2015 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, equipped with certain air brake actuators. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.

What should I do if I have this product?

Kenworth and Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the brake chamber, as necessary, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners March 3, 2015. The recall began on May 14, 2015. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5000 (Kenworth), or 1-940-591-4000 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's number for this recall is 14KWP (Kenworth), and 1214L (Peterbilt).

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KENWORTH. Model: T270.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)