The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14V008000·Announced 2014-01-14

Kenworth T440 Recall: Engine Harness Defect May Disable Neutral Start Interlock

PACCAR is recalling 2011-2014 Kenworth T440 trucks because an incorrectly installed engine harness may allow the vehicle to start in gear, increasing 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 structural vehicle defect where the neutral start interlock may be inoperable, allowing the vehicle to start in gear and increasing the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2011-2014 model year Kenworth T440 vehicles manufactured between March 10, 2010, and September 23, 2013. The recall affects trucks equipped with Allison transmissions, Cummins Westport ISL-G engines, and NAMUX2 software.

In the affected vehicles, the engine harness may have been installed incorrectly, which renders the neutral start interlock inoperable. If this defect is present, the truck may be able to be started with the transmission in gear, increasing the risk of a crash.

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the connection on the engine harness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall was expected to begin by early March 2014. Customers may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KENWORTH T440
Brand
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Truck
Hazard
Affected units
85

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 (1)

  • T440

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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