The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V380000·Announced 2011-07-21

PACCAR Recalls Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks Due to Fast Idle Control Defect

PACCAR is recalling certain Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks because the fast idle control may activate while in gear, causing unexpected acceleration and crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a vehicle defect that could cause unexpected acceleration and override the parking brake, creating a risk of crash and injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury reports or structural/functional vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated 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. These vehicles are equipped with PACCAR MX engines and Eaton Ultrashift DM or Allison automatic transmissions without auto-neutral.

The recall addresses a defect where the fast idle control may be activated by the operator while the transmission is in gear. If the fast idle control function is engaged with the transmission in gear, the vehicle could unexpectedly accelerate and override the parking brake. This creates a risk of a crash, damage to other vehicles or property, and potential injury to nearby pedestrians.

Kenworth and Peterbilt dealers will update the engine software for the affected chassis 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.

The recalled product

Product
PETERBILT, KENWORTH 384, 386, 387, 587
Brand
PETERBILT
Manufacturer
PACCAR INCORPORATED
Category
Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
211

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (10)

  • 384
  • 386
  • 387
  • 587
  • 388
  • T700
  • 365
  • 367
  • T800
  • T660

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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