The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V051000·Announced 2015-01-30

PACCAR Recalls 2015 Peterbilt and Kenworth Trucks for Brake Caliper Bolt Issue

PACCAR is recalling 106 model year 2015 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks because brake caliper bolts may not be properly torqued, which could reduce braking effectiveness.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that reduces effectiveness and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 210, 220, 320, and Kenworth K270, K370, T660, T800, and T880 trucks. The recall covers 106 vehicles manufactured between July 21, 2014, and September 16, 2014. The defect involves brake caliper bolts that may not be properly torqued.

As a result of the improper torque, the brake caliper bolts may loosen. This condition reduces the effectiveness of the brakes and increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten or replace any loose caliper bolts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's recall numbers are 15KWA for Kenworth and 115B for Peterbilt.

The recalled product

Product
PETERBILT, KENWORTH 210, K370, 320, K270
Brand
PETERBILT
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
106

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)

  • 210
  • K370
  • 320
  • K270
  • 220
  • T660
  • T800
  • T880

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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