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Peterbilt 320 Recall 14V439: Electrical System

NHTSA campaign 14V439, reported July 21, 2014, 1,966 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 14V439PACCAR Incorporated
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem
PACCAR Inc. (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Kenworth K300 and Peterbilt 210, 220, and 320 chassis manufactured March 14, 2012 to July 14, 2014. The affected vehicles may have loose fitting electrical connectors on the power distribution module which may cause the engine to shut off.
Risk
An unexpected engine shut down increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will install nylon tie straps to hold the connectors in place until the permanent remedy, a connection position device, becomes available. Both remedies will be provided free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2015. For more information, Peterbilt owners may call 1-940-591-4220 and Kenworth owners may call 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 14KWH (Kenworth), and 714-G (Peterbilt).
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Kenworth K300201320142015
Peterbilt 210201320142015
Peterbilt 2202015
Peterbilt 320201320142015
Peterbilt Model 22020132014