The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·15V206000·Announced 2015-04-07

Peterbilt and Kenworth Trucks Recalled for Cruise Control Speed Increase Defect

PACCAR is recalling 2015-2016 Peterbilt 220 and Kenworth K300 trucks because pressing the cruise control decrease button increases speed, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a functional defect in a safety-critical system (cruise control) that increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Peterbilt 220 and Kenworth K300 trucks manufactured between September 1, 2014, and March 30, 2015. The recall involves a defect in the vehicle speed control system, specifically the cruise control function.

The defect causes the vehicle speed to increase by one mile per hour each time the driver presses the cruise control speed decrease button. If a driver intends to slow down but the vehicle inadvertently speeds up, there is an increased risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the cab controller software free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 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 415-E and 15KWC. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
PETERBILT, KENWORTH 220, K300
Brand
PETERBILT
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
379

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 (2)

  • 220
  • K300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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