The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14V086000·Announced 2014-02-18

PACCAR Recalls Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks Due to Fire Risk

PACCAR is recalling specific 2014-2015 Kenworth and Peterbilt tractor trailers because condensation in the intake manifold may freeze, causing exhaust flames and increasing the risk of fire or burn injury.

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 risk of vehicle fire and burn injury, which aligns with the rubric criteria for 'Severe' severity (significant injury/property-damage reports or structural vehicle defect).

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Kenworth T440, T660, T800, and W900 tractor trailers, as well as certain model year 2014-2015 Peterbilt 320, 365, 382, and 384 tractor trailers. These vehicles were manufactured between January 2013 and February 2014 and are equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G and ISX12 G engines.

The recall addresses a defect where condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions. This freezing can interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor. The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, which increases the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.

PACCAR will notify owners, and authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Customers may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Paccar's recall numbers associated with this campaign are 14KWG (Kenworth) and 214-C (Peterbilt). Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
KENWORTH, PETERBILT T660, T800, W900, T440
Brand
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Tractor Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
2,019

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 (8)

  • T660
  • T800
  • W900
  • T440
  • 382
  • 365
  • 384
  • 320

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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